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06.22.08, 09:29 AM General Topics
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I'm a sugar/flour addict. It sounds trivial but i exhibit all the characteristics of addictive behavior. I'm really ashamed. I'm carrying about 40 extra lbs., enough to be fairly disgusted with myself but not enough (so far) to make me want to change. It's such a useful, and for me, lifelong crutch. I don't know if I can give them up. Any btdt? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.22.08, 09:29 AM Flag
 

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cognitive behavioral therapy may help. helps you link thoughts to behavior-what is making the craving happen and you to act on it. transfer it to exercise maybe. though I am of the harm reduction model vs. abstinence-in grand scheme of things, not a huge deal though being overwt has long term health consequences [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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i lie to get my "stuff," i withdraw, i'm cranky as hell if i don't have it, and my thoughts are consumed with it--this when i'm supposed to be caring for my kids. you don't think cold turkey is the way out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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you sound slightly bulimic, just without the purging. cold turkey may help but may not remove those cravings-may just transfer elsewhere or can do cold turkey for a w hile, then start again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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