Author: Will the Alcoholic
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REBELLION AGAINST ROCK BOTTOM
Now let’s be real about something: Addiction doesn’t really care how old you are. And if you think it’s an issue that only hits people in their 40s or 50s, just hold on a minute. For most people, it takes hold when they’re still teenagers, still in your youth, still trying to figure out how…
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THE LOTTERY OF THOUGHT: HOW YOUR MIND TRICKS YOU
Every day, we think about 30,000 thoughts. Some come and go, some stick, and some, some are like rigged slot machines, promising a win but delivering chaos. We keep pulling the lever, waiting for that one thought that will change everything. But the truth? The “jackpot” thought is usually the one that screws us over.…
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Dancing With the Gorilla: Why You Can’t Win Against Booze
Alcoholism isn’t just a bad habit. It’s not some cute little vice you shake off with a green juice and a morning jog. It’s a 400lb gorilla, and once you start dancing with it, you don’t stop until it decides the music’s over. You think you’re in control? That you’ll have “just one” at your…
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Chasing Smoke: The Taste of Regret
I lit a cigarette and watched it burn,watched my life burn with it,a slow, painful thing that never left,always there, always lingering.The smoke filled my lungs like regret,a bitter taste I couldn’t shake,and every drag was a reminder – I’ve been running too long. Chasing highs that never lasted,thinking the next hit would be different,but…
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Quit Jerking Off to Fake Pleasure: How Porn and Addiction Are Ruining Your Brain and Life
Porn, alcohol, drugs – they’re all the same toxic escape. A quick hit to shut out the world, to numb the pain, to avoid dealing with the things that really matter. But here’s the kicker: they’re all wired the same way in your brain. It’s a constant cycle of instant gratification that hijacks your reward…
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