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    Addicts with anxiety

    I actually know someone who fits this description. He was diagnosed with moderate, generalized anxiety before ever becoming an addict. He absolutely...
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 27, 2015 in forum: General Substance Abuse Discussion
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    Does offering to quit with a friend actually help?

    First off, I think it's great of you to think about that and to want to...speaks volumes about your character. I think it really depends on the...
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 27, 2015 in forum: Helping an Addicted Friend
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    When Is The Right Time To Leave?

    I'm not sure there is a right answer here....there are so many different factors to consider. You need to feel safe and like your basic needs are...
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 27, 2015 in forum: Helping an Addicted Friend
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    Stealing

    Yikes...that could have gotten worse than just awkward. I'm glad that things worked out well and everyone was relatively cool about it. It's sad what...
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 27, 2015 in forum: Helping an Addicted Friend
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    How not to offend atheists

    That's an interesting way to put it and a very good point. It's only polite to consider people's beliefs, cultural needs, etc. And honor them to the...
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 27, 2015 in forum: Helping an Addicted Friend
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    Friend Addicted to Dieting

    This is such a complex issue...from what you described it sounds like it's possible that she has an eating and/or body dysmorphic disorder. It's...
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 25, 2015 in forum: Helping an Addicted Friend
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    How not to offend atheists

    I'm actually on the other end of the spectrum, I'm not religious by any means and interestingly enough I've noticed just the opposite...that it's...
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 25, 2015 in forum: Helping an Addicted Friend
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    Loving someone with addictive tendencies

    I agree. It can be difficult and he has to do his part too but it sounds like you love each other and you could be the one stable thing for him to...
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 25, 2015 in forum: Share Your Story Here
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    Living with an addicted spouse

    A fair point indeed. Some people will respond to seeing a strong example.
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 25, 2015 in forum: Share Your Story Here
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    Confused

    It's a little difficult without knowing more details but it sounds like this relationship is important to you and you want to help. I think you have...
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 25, 2015 in forum: Helping an Addicted Loved One
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    Friends?

    Indeed, I have the same "problem" it makes sense to a degree we're built for making and valuing connections with others. Still, it's important to...
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 18, 2015 in forum: General Substance Abuse Discussion
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    Living with an addicted spouse

    Yes precisely so. It's so hard though, unfortunately the clean & sober spouse dealing with it tends to feel the guilt when it's not their fault at...
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 18, 2015 in forum: Share Your Story Here
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    Friends?

    Yes, it seems responsibility to others can be a powerful motivator, even when we can't find it in us to be honorable to ourselves. An interesting...
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 17, 2015 in forum: General Substance Abuse Discussion
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    Living with an addicted spouse

    I'm so glad to hear you are getting help...you aren't weak at all. He has real problems and he needs to choose to fix them; perhaps you removing...
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 17, 2015 in forum: Share Your Story Here
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    Helping a Friend

    I'm glad that you shared this, what a great friend you are! It's important to remember that things CAN change and they CAN get better...yes there...
    Post by: JessiFox, Jul 17, 2015 in forum: Share Your Story Here