Beneficial Addictions
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I'm addicted to water. I don't know, I just can't seem to get enough of that.
Without trying to be funny though, I drink between 4-5 liters per day. That's a lot more than the recommended 2-3 liters, but I just can't seem to satisfy my thirst with that amount.
Without trying to be funny though, I drink between 4-5 liters per day. That's a lot more than the recommended 2-3 liters, but I just can't seem to satisfy my thirst with that amount.
Alcohol withdraw will kill you, also. One of the few withdraws that have a really negative effect.Grand_Marquis said:Water.Jewrean said:
Everyone agrees it's extremely beneficial, and yet if you tried quitting, the withdraw would kill ya
Water withdraw...
Addiction is by definition a bad thing. You're taking things to excess, and even carrots cease to be beneficial if you're put in a situation where you flip out or snap at a loved one because you couldn't get your "fix".
Usually the word I'd prefer people use is "enthusiast". Being a music, vegetable, or exercise enthusiast is fine. I believe that saying "Oh, I'm absolutely addicted to FarmVille!" is somewhat degrading to anyone who's struggled with "real" addiction unless you become physically ill when something keeps you from logging in to Facebook for a few days.
But nobody made me Chief of the Language Police, so it's just my opinion. You're free to chat about being "addicted" to cheese or whatever, but I dislike the word being (mis)used that way.
Usually the word I'd prefer people use is "enthusiast". Being a music, vegetable, or exercise enthusiast is fine. I believe that saying "Oh, I'm absolutely addicted to FarmVille!" is somewhat degrading to anyone who's struggled with "real" addiction unless you become physically ill when something keeps you from logging in to Facebook for a few days.
But nobody made me Chief of the Language Police, so it's just my opinion. You're free to chat about being "addicted" to cheese or whatever, but I dislike the word being (mis)used that way.
No. People can and do become addicted to World of Warcraft. Several have died. Many more families and relationships have been destroyed or seriously damaged.Jewrean said:
Video gaming addiction isn't in the DSM yet but it's been proposed, and shows similarities with problems like compulsive gambling. Addiction is exactly the right word to use for people with those kinds of problems.
My issue is with the thread title - "Beneficial" addictions. I think that's a contradiction in terms. I dislike it when people use the word "addicted" to describe passionate but non-destructive likes or hobbies. You're an "enthusiast". If you're an addict, it's not beneficial anymore, and you need to seek help.
am addicted to coffee 20-30 cups a day is nice.
Without this addiction i'll succumb to that all evil that is sleep that keeps trying to win my soul >.>
Without this addiction i'll succumb to that all evil that is sleep that keeps trying to win my soul >.>
Actually I was referring toJewrean said:Is that when they drink their own urine? Well done sir, bravo.rabidmidget said:
When in a duel, a metal cigarette case in Blackadder's pocket deflects a cannon shot.
I like to jokingly refer that I'm addicted to sleep as, if I go without it I suffer withdrawal effects and I use caffeine as a nicotine patch to help kick my habit.
now which one are we talking about?Frequen-Z said:
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[img height= 300]http://www.co.greene.oh.us/parks/images/Largemouth_bass-600.jpg[/img]The one on the left or the one on the right?
No addiction is beneficial. Life is best enjoyed when everything is taken in moderation. All addiction displays a fundamental weakness of character and body.
to guys/girls that say it's not beneficial. like i said i drink copius amounts of coffee the main reason i love the stuff. but most importantly i am a pub manager i work 110+ hours a week without coffee i'd be a nervous wreck curled up in a corner flicking my lower lip saying 'zweeb bongalazesrt twiddle goopmitz' constantly.
i drink it without milk nor sugar and it's thick as tar.
I still can do all my work effiently and have been voted best gross profit year to date pub manager for overall results. nice fat bonuses. And my pay is very nice too
i drink it without milk nor sugar and it's thick as tar.
I still can do all my work effiently and have been voted best gross profit year to date pub manager for overall results. nice fat bonuses. And my pay is very nice too