Addictions
An OCDer's Worst Enemy

One of the most damaging substances I have probably overcome in my life is alcohol. I had been an alcoholic for almost 8 years. I'll admit, I did not drink everyday, but I was one of those weekend drinkers. I would drink on Fridays and Saturdays only, to begin with. It was not social drinking either. When I drank, I drank to get drunk and did not stop until I was either passed out or sick. See what happened with my alcohol abuse.

Another damaging habit I began when I was 16 is smoking. I thought I would quit by the time I was 20, but I did not, and I continue to still smoke at 30 with no plans to quit anytime soon. Read more about my nicotine habit.

I have to admit, I LOVE caffeine, but I know it can be bad for you in excess. I get caffeine from energy drinks, coffee, and occasionally Pepsi. I've even resorted to caffeine pills when I was a lot younger. Find out what other forms of caffeine I use.

Although not a harmful substance, an internet addiction can cripple you. Find out how many hours a day I have spent online previously; chatting, downloading, working, emailing, cruising for sex, and more.

Also not a substance, a sexual compulsion can lead to multiple diseases and time lost searching for sex. Have you ever felt you were addicted to sex? I have been through several periods of this addiction in the last 10 years. Learn more about what comes from sexual compulsion.

There are many other bad habits a person can have. Unfortunately, I am not going to focus on those since they are not currently a part of my life. Most of the other habits involve illegal substances. I have to admit, I have touched marijuana in my past, but I'm too scared to try other illegal substances for fear that I would overdose and it would kill me, if that makes sense.