Before you can rid yourself of any addiction you have to change your mind about it. Drinking, drugs, smoking all start out innocent enough, and then "wham!" we think we need them for whatever reason we are giving ourselves, and continue to keep the habit.
Now I don't know what this addiction of yours is but I find it interesting that a therapist told you over the phone and you read it in a book. I would find someone that you know and trust - who does not have the same addiction - and ask them what they think about this, do they see you as an addict?
Personally, I do drink - once every 3 or 4 months my hubby and I go out, shoot some pool, dance and have a few drinks. Now I do not consider myself a alcoholic, however someone that's been throught AA may tell me that I am, and that's their opinion - but that's not how I think.
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I really need to do something as I am turning 32 next month and my life is just in standstill mode while others are passing me by and moving on with their life, getting married, career changes, etc.
Remember this is your life - not a competition. It's not about what "they" are doing....It's about you.
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