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Karen Jade @k_krist (90) • Denmark 7 Jun

What is your absolute most mindless phone habit? How long do you think you could realistically go without checking it? Most of us open our phones completely unprompted. We look at the screen, close it. We didn't actually check...

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Addiction

May Day @HaruLoid (1592) • Philippines 13 May

I have been watching Bones in Netflix everyday now. I'm now at Season 11. I let it play on my side even when I'm having my work-from-home schedule. Even while cleaning, I let it play either on my phone or tablet. I'm starting to...

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Have you ever gotten addicted to a mobile game?

cuttyrish @cuttyrish (3264) • United States 13 May

There was a time when I told myself I would only play a mobile game for a few minutes, but somehow those “few minutes” turned into hours. ?? Mobile games can be really addictive, especially when you keep wanting to level up,...

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Gambling: One man's food, another man's poison.

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 13 Apr

Whereas betting is considered a serious problem in most societies, I am of the opinion that it can make someone rise to instant greatness, albeit after days, months, years or even decades of frustration, self contempt and even...

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April 9th 2026: Lost another close friend from alcoholism

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 10 Apr

Some things happen terribly fast and sadly, badly. I woke up on 10.04.2026 to very disturbing news of a friend of mine who succumbed to liquor related complications. I had been with him last on Wednesday 08.04.2026 at around 8:30...

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DianneN @DianneN (254949) • United States 3 Feb

One is the Loneliest Number My husband was a few years younger than Chuck Negron. Chuck played basketball at my husband’s high school in the Bronx, NY, so that’s how he knew of him. Chuck Negron was the founding member and...

painful journey back into hell

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Is addiction and infidelity a right for the high paid women?

Anindita Sengupta @aninditasen (18198) • Raurkela, India 24 Oct

In India many women these days are going abroad with a good package. Mothers of some of these women think that their daughters have the right to do anything they like as they have achieved a lot in their career. These special...

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First people in my mind while on line

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 10 Oct

This is a personal confession. I kind of a conviction that once I get online my mind wants to know more about my fellow my lotters. I believe this is by no way an addiction. It is an affection. I send my regards to all my beloved...

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My Daughter is Going to Try it Yet Again

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 2 Oct

I don't know how many times now my daughter has tried to quit smoking but she is going to again on her birthday, October 14th. She says she is "sick" of smoking. She doesn't like the way she feels and feels she is ready. I love...

smoking

my daughter

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Season Two of "Mr. Robot"

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 25 Sep

I'm not enjoying season two of Mr. Robot as much as I did the first. It's good and lets us know a lot about the why's and what's what. A lot about Eliott's addiction and psychoses too. I do enjoy the cyber stuff, and the big...

cyber security

psychoses

addiction

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Notes On Charlie Parker (1920-1955)

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3447) • United States 22 Jul

Dear all, As of late I have really been getting into Charlie Parker. I wish I had half his talent,the man had more musical talent in his pinkie than I have altogether. Sadly, though he was beautifully brilliant, he also...

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GAMBLING ADDICTION

Laurence Deomampo @Lhor008 (21) • Tagaytay, Philippines 25 May 25

I have a friend who started gambling and eventually became addicted to it. Over time, it consumed him to the point where it became a major part of his life. Now, he’s struggling to stop, and it's affecting not just his finances...

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Horrific murder by a drug and alcohol addict

Anindita Sengupta @aninditasen (18198) • Raurkela, India 22 Mar 25

In India recently a young woman killed her husband with the help of her boyfriend just because she thought her husband allow her to take drugs and drink alcohol. The wife's boyfriend kept on convincing her that they couldn't take...

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Is addiction to coffee detrimental as being addicted to drugs or alcohol?

Anish Asokan @RevivedWarrior (3853) • India 5 Jan 25

I like coffee. However, I do not have a situation where I cannot live without coffee. That’s not the case with a few people I recently got acquainted with. I understand they have deadline pressures and perhaps life challenges-...

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What is your addiction?

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 5 Oct 24

Addiction is when we neglect what needs to be done and pay attention to somethiong that we choose to do - going over board. These days I am addicted to'Play hearts online' I have no control it seems to me. It is such an...

addiction

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Addicted to tea.

royaleagle @royaleagle (175) 23 Aug 24

I think i am addicted to tea. Every morning i have a cup of tea and in evening time too. I know it is not a healthy option but if i don't drink tea i have headaches does anyone experience the same? What is your addiction that...

tea

addiction

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Is addiction to Youtube different from addiction to other digital platforms?

Anish Asokan @RevivedWarrior (3853) • India 22 Aug 24

YouTube is perhaps the largest video-sharing platforms in the world, offering a wide range of content from tutorials to entertainment. It has become the main source of information, entertainment, and education for people...

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To Me This Is Common Sense

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3447) • United States 23 May 24

I was watching a video earlier where addiction was discussed. According to the video, people who actually had PRODUCTIVE and fulfilling things to do, were less prone to addiction. People who had healthy relationship bonds were...

addiction

productivity

healthy relationships

common sense

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What are your addictions?

Akaninyene Etuk @akanetuk (2132) 9 May 24

People have different types of addictions, some could be mild, while others could be deep. It takes a stronger will power to overcome a deep addiction. It easier to break free of any type of addiction at an early stage, only if we...

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Rest in Peace Matthew Perry

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 11 Nov 23

Yes, this is another book review. I don't think I need to tell you what the story is about; everyone knows Matthew Perry. If you don't, what rock have you been living under? This book cannot be rated. As I said...

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