tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3599918867507699918.post6360892694954327383..comments2023-11-02T06:28:30.336-05:00Comments on Shackman Speaks and Sometimes Yells: Modern AddictionsShackman http://www.blogger.com/profile/01690901432037614409noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3599918867507699918.post-85196849292676396032013-08-24T07:14:04.612-05:002013-08-24T07:14:04.612-05:00Why are you so defensive?
UWhy are you so defensive?<br /><br />UUrsulahttp://bitchontheblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3599918867507699918.post-38147105783359067232013-08-24T05:01:59.142-05:002013-08-24T05:01:59.142-05:00'Everything in moderation.' was a phrase I...'Everything in moderation.' was a phrase I heard on a regular basis when I was growing up. I think I still live that way. I might stick doggedly with a project for a few weeks, but once complete, I move on to something new and completely different.<br /><br />'A little of what you fancy, does you good!', was another quote from my past. I might apply it to food, an alcoholic drink, a bar of chocolate or a day of spontaneous fun. It works for me.Grannymarhttp://grannymar.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3599918867507699918.post-90175914084491998962013-08-24T04:49:16.073-05:002013-08-24T04:49:16.073-05:00D I said all religions - LOL - and I stand by the ...D I said all religions - LOL - and I stand by the comment - religious fervor fits in quite nicely with the definition of addiction. Some religions have done many wonderful things - take yours - the LDS have done spectacular things in the area of geneaology. So call it what you wish and please remember I meant no disrespect to you or your church when I made/make that comment.Shackman https://www.blogger.com/profile/01690901432037614409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3599918867507699918.post-15295303061064230022013-08-24T04:40:11.772-05:002013-08-24T04:40:11.772-05:00U - I do not disagree but there are addictions tha...U - I do not disagree but there are addictions that simply are not earth shattering - and so they are manageable. Addiction isn't a topic that lends itself to sound bite discussion in a small blog, especially one done like I do this - off the cuff as it were. I really do just wing these things on the day they are due - it's what makes my comments honest. I fancy myself smart enough to have an opinion that I can quickly and hopefully clearly expound - you know the type - knows a little bit about a lot of stuff. Years of reading and listening - and occasionally thinking about things.Shackman https://www.blogger.com/profile/01690901432037614409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3599918867507699918.post-30587126701429577322013-08-24T01:57:05.915-05:002013-08-24T01:57:05.915-05:00You are right. Synchronicity it has been that has...You are right. Synchronicity it has been that has been bringing up this topic again and again in my life recently. I had suggested this topic quite some moons ago, and in the shuffle it just appeared at this time. I had nothing to do with the timing. But, and it is a but, I am addicted to synchronicity!<br /><br />My topic was on Modern Addictions. You will see my take on them in my LBC post.<br /><br />I am addicted to a great deal of good old fashioned things but among the modern ones, email, blogging and the internet are the only ones that can be called truly addictions for me. I can however be without them as I do when I am away from home on and off.<br /><br />My take on addiction is that what the heck, at my age, as long as it does not bug anybody else, why not?Rummuserhttp://www.rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3599918867507699918.post-34814520747420531252013-08-23T18:24:17.825-05:002013-08-23T18:24:17.825-05:00I think there is a big difference between liking s...I think there is a big difference between liking something, and having an addiction to it. In your comments on my blog you mentioned that you felt my religion is an addiction. I disagree. Although I fervently believe in my religion, I don't feel about it like I do the real addictions in my life. :)Delirioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564398770468606675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3599918867507699918.post-83482389574981396972013-08-23T15:37:58.172-05:002013-08-23T15:37:58.172-05:00You say: "...not all addictions are bad unles...You say: "...not all addictions are bad unless they are allowed to take control of your life". But surely, Shackman, that is the VERY definition of addiction: It DOES take control of your life. It's the essence of the tragedy of addiction,<br /><br />The Wikipedia quote you cite is perfect. Not least "... immediate gratification (short-term reward), coupled with delayed deleterious effects (long-term costs)." The addicted never thinks further than his next fix. Whatever that may be. It's impulsive. And then there is always tomorrow. Tomorrow to where the addicted postpones to do something about it. The sheer helplessness of the addicted enough to break my heart. Wanting to break a habit. Unable to do so. Which is why I despise people who preach at those who are in the grip of their body's biochemistry. <br /><br />I have no answer. None.<br /><br />UUrsulahttp://bitchontheblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com