One Addiction for Another...

[melissalee 2]

Thank you, everyone who responded to my post. You cannot begin to understand how much better it made me feel just to know that I am not the only one out there, that there are so many of us fighting the same demons and all of us finding our own means to defeat them at last.

After I posted this, I took a break to truly look at my life as a whole and see what my addictions are and how they have affected my life and I agree that I cannot and will not make excuses for the actual acts as they are merely a means to act out much deeper feelings that are inside of me. And hearing about these other addictions showed me that alcohol and food aren't the only ones...let's just say that I spend at least half my day on ebay and other online sites shopping just to be shopping.

I am actively looking for another surgeon to go to and get another fill and start over with my commitment to lose the weight that I want to. I also admitted to my problem to a friend over the weekend, the first face to face admission and she has promised to go with me to AA as my support until I feel more comfortable going at it alone.

Thank you again, everyone who responded so kindly to my post.:nervous

[susansilver 0]

Good luck Melissa! We are rooting for you.

Susan

[SillyWillyMommy 2]

You guys are so very brave, and I'm sending you all hugs right now. I too am very afraid that I will jump addicitions.. I'm quiet certain I will becoming a shopping addict... I am already addicted to spending money... but it's not as big as an issue (who am I kidding, it is TOTALLY an issue)... as I fear it will be post op... I'm hoping for a healthier addiction, like exercise to fall into.. Best of luck to all of you.

[juliegeraci 7]

Melissa, thank you for posting again. We all care about you. You can get through this. One day at a time. Julie