Re: Obsession or Addiction
Yes, I have both. My obsessions usually change with whatever I’m interested it at the time but I have an ongoing obsession with ‘hair.’ I love long beautiful hair and I often compliment others on it.
My hobbies can become somewhat obsessive. For a while I was making hair jewelry so became obsessed with BEADS.
Then it was woodworking so I became obsessed with various types of wood. Singing and music ( keyboard ) in general I can become obsessed with but my hobbies fluctuate which is probably a good thing.
I’m somewhat obsessed with staying in shape so exercise daily. Being active helps me feel strong and in control of ‘my’ life.
Since my parents are alcoholics I don’t drink. When I was in my twenties I did but once I hit thirty I stopped cold turkey. Smoking wasn’t something I enjoyed either so didn’t do it. It’s somewhat repulsive to me.
What I can become easily addicted to are sweets like chocolate. I’m like a kid in a candy store with no discipline once I take that first bite so Christmas, Easter and Valentines Day can be somewhat dangerous to my sweet ‘teeth.’
Online chatting , like on these forums, is most certainly addictive to me and I try and to schedule and limit myself to mornings and evenings or I get nothing done.
Like Julie, I think I’ve got an addictive personality so I try to stay consciously aware of what I’m doing at all times by journaling. It helps me clarify what I’m doing and where I’m headed. Luckily I don’t gamble or do anything too risky so never feel ‘out of control,’ but I lead a simple life in a rural setting where I enjoy my own company and think it’s a good thing. Being around too many people at once , frustrates me so I avoid it at all costs.