Is there a thing as being addicted to A?

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Registered: 07-29-2008
Is there a thing as being addicted to A?
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Mon, 10-27-2008 - 9:47am
I haven't been posting for awhile now since my A ended.
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Registered: 04-05-2007
Mon, 10-27-2008 - 9:53am

Short answer - yes.

Our bodies make chemicals that make us feel really good when we are infatuated. Mostly this chemical kicks in when the sex is good, but it seems to happen even when we just have a crush and have contact with the crushee. You know how a freakin' phone call or e-mail can make you feel high? That's 'cause you are - high on chemicals your own body is making.

I wish they could make pills. I'd take some every day. These chemicals make you feel euphoric, energized, and not a bit hungry! Great diet pill. Shoot, really wish I could take some. :-)

Some would say that I fell from grace... but I didn't.

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You've got a lot of choices. I
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Registered: 07-24-2005
Mon, 10-27-2008 - 10:47am

Lexione's right about that chemical that keeps us addicted and has us staying in a relationship long after it is stopped being healthy or has expired, and has us seeing through rose-colored glasses and so


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Registered: 10-01-2008
Mon, 10-27-2008 - 12:34pm

You didn't mention if you were married.

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Registered: 07-29-2008
Mon, 10-27-2008 - 1:38pm
Yes, I'm a MW with kids and I followed that pattern before I married but have been faithful until recently.
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Registered: 10-27-2008
Mon, 10-27-2008 - 11:26pm
I agree that A can be addictive.
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Registered: 07-29-2008
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 8:48am
I prefer a SP over a MM because I'm not planning to stay in my M and so I want to be able to offer more to someone.
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Registered: 04-03-2007
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 11:35am
So wise, so so wise, Clarity.....if only you could be the little voice in our heads that we would actually listen to, life would be perfect,lol!
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Registered: 07-24-2005
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 12:07pm

Yeh, I didn't listen to that wise little voice of mine either.