Ad_dic_tion [uh-dik-shuhn]

[wraithwitch]

Addiction
-noun
1 The state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma.
2 A great interest in something to which a lot of time is devoted.
Origin: 1595-1605; < L addicti_n- (s. of addicti_) a giving over, surrender.A while

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Daydreaming

[blue_cat]

My mind wanders, I see something and then my thoughts take flight on whatever random thing, depending on my mood. Heroism, tragedy, whatever. Hopeless Mary-Sue often, or alternate universe to my liking of whatever. an alternate-you is there in some, but often it isn't actually people I know, nor even this universe, time, place. Sometimes I wish I could write them down, make something of them but others I am sure they are trash to keep me entertained. I think I would die if I didn't, but suspect I would be more productive.

oh, and coffee. I can give up you know, any time. I am cutting down, promise.. bit by bit, not all at once. It's taking time. Yeah... maybe one day.

With you on the Fantasy & Breathing though.

[anonymous]

work work work
versions, comparing versions of things
reading learning loving
crap men or is it dysfunctional relationships
self humiliation
self deprecation
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and luxury

[colonel_maxim]

I have many, I suspect, but the two that I feel stupidest about are (1) Tea and coffee: I drain half-full cups of tea in order to get another if offered and get through at least two pints of milk a day in tea alone. I only realised quite how bad my caffeine addiction had become when I tried to switch to decaff coffee at night. I discovered that the caffeine may or may not keep me awake but the blinding white withdrawal headache most ceretainly would do instead.(2) Sugar: As a diabetic, this is a biggie. I always feel that I can give it up at anytime but any attempts to cut down result in a sudden sweet binge when I am in a newsagent.

[anonymous_james]

Caffeine, whilst my intake is not as much as some. I get headaches on the weekend (which is when I'm more likely not to have any).

Along with Fantasy and Breathing, I also find myself addicted to water (or things containing water). I get headaches from not drinking enough of the stuff.

[halfangel]

Fizzy Drinks - Functioning.
Never used to like them, now I love them, no matter how dizzy and strange they make me feel. Dr Pepper for preference.

Roleplay - Non Functioning.
I've got three pretty serious addictions. This and the next two. There used to be two, and before that? One. This was the first. Ciggarettes come and go, but you never forget a good character. If I fall below a game every two weeks, I start actively seeking a serious fix.

Music - Non Functioning.
It's passed conscious addiction now. When I leave the house, I sing. If I think a lyric fits a situation? I'll sing it. I sing to myself, to streets full of strangers, and to people I care about. I try to tone it down, because even I find my own voice irritating after the second song or so, but inside my head? I'm always singing.

You - Well it used to be bloody functioning, thank you very much increasing addictions.
Oh, don't look at me like that, it's not like you didn't know.

[halfangel]

Oh, and bargins. Functioning.
I'll let you find out about those though.