Hello! My name is Chris and I am a sugar addict

silver_arrow3

Addiction: compulsive physiological need for and use of a habit-forming substance (as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal; broadly : persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be physically, psychologically, or socially harmful—compare habituation

I don't think peanut butter or sugar are actual addictions. Some people who have gone through ACTUAL addictions take offense that the term gets thrown around and attached to things that aren't addictions.

I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with anyone here, just telling you why some people will jump all over the term.

Shastabaldi

StacyReneO wrote: »

Wow, such harsh judgements. Chris, please don't let some of the old timers scare you off. They're lack of tact is probably a self-esteem issue. There are good people here who offer good advice and don't just troll the board looking to bully.

LOVE IT! it's true!!!!!

Atarahh

I'll be the first one to say it:

HI CHRIS! (I'm a part of your circle)

RoxieDawn

newmeadow wrote: »

gia07 wrote: »

cknowlton2 wrote: »

Serah87 wrote: »

Your not addicted, you just need to learn self control.

You could use an English lesson."You're not addicted." I am new & after reading this snarky blog - I will bow out & support myself.

I too have had enough of this and choose to bow out and support myself or talk to someone who cares that is not MFP.

Don't let them drive you out. You've got a lot of spine. Stick around please.

@newmeadow, I am still around! But I am jumping out of this thread for good. I have read all the comments since my last one and it just does not stop!

@newmeadow I am not a peanut butter addict... I said that and it too got blown way out of proportion...

Lilly_the_Hillbilly

StacyReneO wrote: »

Wow, such harsh judgements. Chris, please don't let some of the old timers scare you off. They're lack of tact is probably a self-esteem issue. There are good people here who offer good advice and don't just troll the board looking to bully.

I wouldn't say it's a self esteem issue.

jpaulie

from CAMH

What is addiction?

The word “addiction” is often used to refer to any behaviour that is out of control in some way. People often describe themselves as being addicted to, for example, a TV show or shopping. The word is also used to explain the experience of withdrawal when a substance or behaviour is stopped (e.g., “I must be addicted to coffee: I get a headache when I don’t have my cup in the morning”).

However, experiencing enjoyment or going through withdrawal do not in themselves mean a person has an addiction.

Because the term “addiction” is commonly used in such a vague way, there have been many attempts to define it more clearly. One simple way of describing addiction is the presence of the 4 Cs:

craving
loss of control of amount or frequency of use
compulsion to use
use despite consequences.

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