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[aid] => mick
[title] => Addiction: have you ever tried to understand
[time] => 2006-08-28 22:10:21
[hometext] => I wrote this poem for everyone who has stereo-typed me or put me down for being an addict
[bodytext] => When you hear the word addict, what is the first thing that pops in your head?
Is it oh they are all worthless pieces of crap, who are all better off dead
I am sorry if you dislike me because I have this addiction
But what if you woke up one morning and found yourself in my position
Would it be a struggle for you to make the right choice
Would you try and tell this drug no, but see that you have no voice
You may think so many have done it, so why can't I do the same
But believe me if it wasn't hard, then my sobriety I would maintain
Don't you think that it would be a little strange
If this addiction was something I didn't want to change
But I can't just wake up one morning and say this is it
Today is the day that I finally quit
I do not use drugs because I don't care
For you to assume that about me, just isn't fair
I started when I was 13 years old
And yes of course I had been told
About the dangers of using
But being a teenager can be a bit confusing
I didn't realize the strength it had
I figured there is no way that it could be that bad
But now I see that it gets it's power by making me weak
There have been so many times that I want to say no, but couldn't speak
My common sense flies out the door
I know its wrong, yet I scream for more
I use to deal with emmotion
It's like a magic potion
When I was in high school I carried it in my drink
So nobody would ever think
In college I would smoke in the bathroom during lunch
Nobody knew or even had a hunch
I graduated and got my degree
I function normally don't you see
I got a wonderful job with good pay
And I was still using everyday
If I didn't use I would be tired
And I didn't want to get fired
For not coming in
So each day I had to use again
I got married
And have still carried
On with this addiction
But it's causing so much confliction
I want to quit, yes I do
Afterall wouldn't you
For this drug I feel disgust
Yet at the same time feel lust
I know it's going to send me to my grave
Yet, still I crave
So what is your prediction?
Give this girl a conviction
Do you feel there is no hope?
Can you see me sliding down the slippery slope?
I know I am an addict, but do you think by putting me down
That it is going to help pick me up from the ground
Don't tell me that it is not hard until you have walked in my shoes
Because I am telling the truth when I say I don't want to use
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[informant] => babylugz
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Addiction: have you ever tried to understand
Contributed by
babylugz
on
Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 10:10:21 PM in AEST
Topic:
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When you hear the word addict, what is the first thing that pops in your head?
Is it oh they are all worthless pieces of crap, who are all better off dead
I am sorry if you dislike me because I have this addiction
But what if you woke up one morning and found yourself in my position
Would it be a struggle for you to make the right choice
Would you try and tell this drug no, but see that you have no voice
You may think so many have done it, so why can't I do the same
But believe me if it wasn't hard, then my sobriety I would maintain
Don't you think that it would be a little strange
If this addiction was something I didn't want to change
But I can't just wake up one morning and say this is it
Today is the day that I finally quit
I do not use drugs because I don't care
For you to assume that about me, just isn't fair
I started when I was 13 years old
And yes of course I had been told
About the dangers of using
But being a teenager can be a bit confusing
I didn't realize the strength it had
I figured there is no way that it could be that bad
But now I see that it gets it's power by making me weak
There have been so many times that I want to say no, but couldn't speak
My common sense flies out the door
I know its wrong, yet I scream for more
I use to deal with emmotion
It's like a magic potion
When I was in high school I carried it in my drink
So nobody would ever think
In college I would smoke in the bathroom during lunch
Nobody knew or even had a hunch
I graduated and got my degree
I function normally don't you see
I got a wonderful job with good pay
And I was still using everyday
If I didn't use I would be tired
And I didn't want to get fired
For not coming in
So each day I had to use again
I got married
And have still carried
On with this addiction
But it's causing so much confliction
I want to quit, yes I do
Afterall wouldn't you
For this drug I feel disgust
Yet at the same time feel lust
I know it's going to send me to my grave
Yet, still I crave
So what is your prediction?
Give this girl a conviction
Do you feel there is no hope?
Can you see me sliding down the slippery slope?
I know I am an addict, but do you think by putting me down
That it is going to help pick me up from the ground
Don't tell me that it is not hard until you have walked in my shoes
Because I am telling the truth when I say I don't want to use
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babylugz
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Re: Addiction: have you ever tried to understand
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by silent on
Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 10:22:36 PM AEST
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So many ways to abuse your mind and body, and your right, this poem says it all. Don't judge others, too much to say about it. Thanks for posting it is excellent.
Hope you have someone or something to grasp onto help you. Good luck |
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Re: Addiction: have you ever tried to understand
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by Lionel on
Tuesday, 29th August 2006 @ 12:32:26 PM AEST
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You've written a very good poem on a taboo subject. That takes bravery. If it's truly about you: are you brave enough to get help? My son did, and I pray the methadone program will work for him. After a 10 yr. struggle with him, he confessed to me his addiction, and asked for help, and even though we (me and his mother) have gone through hell with him those 10 yrs, we're helping him every way we can. See my poem - DESTRUCTION'S DREAD. God bless you.
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Re: Addiction: have you ever tried to understand
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by Puppy_dog_eyes on
Tuesday, 29th August 2006 @ 05:10:06 PM AEST
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Perhaps we should all step back and open our minds a little.
It must be hard when you have no control, when that you seek to give up actually controls you.
In truth maybe we should not criticise the addict but the people that made them so, the dealers who make profit from the misery of others
Steve |
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Re: Addiction: have you ever tried to understand
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by Skillz on
Wednesday, 30th August 2006 @ 09:32:07 PM AEST
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a very well written honest poem...if that doesn;t make people open their eyes I dont know what else will.
good luck with everything and hopefully one day they will find better help for those who want it and can afford it. |
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Re: Addiction: have you ever tried to understand
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by Skillz on
Thursday, 31st August 2006 @ 02:23:17 AM AEST
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Your poem so affected me i was compelled to expand on my earlier comment.
You wrote it so eloquently..you should be very proud of yourself..addiction or not..so many people fail to realize its an illness..like a cancer of its own. Its poems like yours that I too hope will make people take notice and lobby hard into treatments or cures(if possible?) much as they do for other illnesses. In fact...i think ill post this comment to your poem and maybe its a small step in the right direction. I wish you the best and all the happiness life can give. |
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Re: Addiction: have you ever tried to understand
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 2nd September 2006 @ 10:00:20 PM AEST
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I can relate all to well its me they all talked about when i fell.
Just know you dont need to care what they think cause if you to their house i bet they have some dirty dishs in their sink
Rememeber those that matter dont judge
and those that dont matter judge.
if you ever need to chat or something p-mail me Im not a winner by any means im an addict just the same
I went to a rehab for eight months came home been going to a program and still relapsed I had ten months clean and now i have 8 days i dont know what you use but i belive its the same as me |
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Re: Addiction: have you ever tried to understand
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by Oneir8dude on
Sunday, 3rd September 2006 @ 03:12:39 AM AEST
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I too once had issues... And when you get control of your addiction you too will be a better person for it...
I am glad you kept it under raps enough to not even go but to graduate colledge
Nice poem... It inspires me..
Thanks for sharing it... |
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Re: Addiction: have you ever tried to understand
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by TwistedCage on
Friday, 8th September 2006 @ 01:12:10 PM AEST
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That was wonderfully written, and I assume your habit revolves around Meth? Maybe Cocain? Either way, they are both very powerful substances espescially when smoked.
I know the mind of an addict, and when you say that you 'want' to quit, but really have no voice is sooo true. It's very hard to win this war, babylugz.
I actually went out last night, after a good while of sobriety, and relapsed./shrug. I feel awful today, and I'm so disapointed in myself, but all I can do is take it day by day.
Have you ever considered rehab? It certainly helps, but it still takes a great deal of effort on your part, and many times, like myself, you will find yourself using again.
This is how it goes sometimes. I wish you the best, and if you ever need to talk, just PM me. I'd be happy to be part of your support group. Maybe we could help each other?
My poison was cocain, and I've had problems with meth in the past as well. Although. cocain was my drug of choice.
Hang in there, and much Love,
--James-- |
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Re: Addiction: have you ever tried to understand
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by laydeeluck on
Thursday, 28th December 2006 @ 02:19:08 PM AEST
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| i am an addict....born to be,as some may say............................parents were both addicts.my comment to you is this....................you hit it so true that we as addicts are misjudged especially by those whom have no vices......who walk the holy walk. they need to realize that we are good people making bad choices...we are mothers,fathers,sisters,brothers........hell we can even be you doctor,your boss..............just never sell yourself short,,,,,,,,,for thats th drugs purpose....and never never give up hope......we as a group are worth so much more.......................laydeeluck |
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