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r/addiction •Posted byu/Olive-Theory 14 hours ago

Lip Balm Addiction

“I hope this doesn’t seem a bit ridiculous on this sub, but I genuinely have what can only be described as a lip balm addiction.

It all started around 6 years ago when I was put on accutane for acne which dried out my skin terribly. My lips were constantly dry and I had to use a special combination of a very specific brand of lip balm and nipple cream to soothe my lips (I know, very extra).

I am no longer on accutane, and things are better in that I can now use most kinds of lip balms, but the addiction remains.

I cannot go anywhere without my lip balm, and get genuinely anxious when I can’t find it or if I go somewhere and realize that I have forgotten it. Sometimes I am so focused on how uncomfortable my lips are feeling that I chew at them and make the situation even worse, not allowing my focus to go anywhere else.

Anyone heard of anything similar or have want suggestions on how to stop this madness?”

https://www.reddit.com/r/addiction/comments/gn1hs7/lip_balm_addiction/ 

r/addiction •Posted byu/Many_Jeweler 20 hours ago

Eating downy unstoppables

“I’m addicted to eating downy unstoppables. It all started when I was pregnant with my son who is now 3. Though I didn’t eat them when I was pregnant I wanted to, the smell mad my mouth water. Up until about 7 months ago I had never ate them. Now tho I eat a few every day. Not sure why or how to stop.”

https://www.reddit.com/r/addiction/comments/gmvkqd/eating_downy_unstoppables/ 

Honestly, of all the books I’ve read, documentaries I’ve watched, TV shows/segments, youtube series /personal accounts I’ve read/watched across all social media 

There has not been a single bit of it that can show you, what it’s like to experience addiction yourself and to be in it. It shows you how nasty it can get yeah, but people watching it just assume, “that won’t happen to me.” 

This one is the closest to realistic, because it shows the spiraling out of control, and the melt downs that the people go through, the bottoms they reach, the pain they experience and the pain of their loved ones. 

It’s a good example to watch because it shows the true reality of how you end up. I believe only 2 people from this show lived, or maybe it was one. And she went on to write a book called “the big fix” 

Thats the reality is, not everyone survives this. Few, actually do make it out alive and are able to stay fairly clean the rest of their life. So... don’t do this shit to yourself. Do anything you can to help yourself but abuse substances. There is no way out, you will be an addict for life. It’s not fun. 

The reason I talk about this is to remind myself of the depths of addiction and how awful it is, and I want to tell other people about it too but, I want, to remind myself too. Because, in all honesty, it becomes a norm. Very much so. I have to remind myself of the stark contrast, that it’s not, normal and this isn’t okay, to be okay with. And most importantly by getting high you aren’t going to end your suffering at all. Not at all. 

You’re just signing yourself up, for this bull shit. You have a choice ya know. If you or your family member is addicted, stay strong, and do what works, keep seeking recovery everyday in little ways you can, and do outreach with your community. It helps so much to attend groups. 

At first I thought it was really fucking gay and it took me about three years to even start talking in them but lol just give it time and you’ll warm up to something eventually. Doing random shit at the recovery house or service work or talking to ur sponsor it seriously beats, any day in active addiction so. Chose the better alternative. 

And if you’re struggling, just seek the help. That’s all you have to do is just, keep asking for it. Eventually something will click and you’ll grow a little and change over time. The addiction doesn’t go away it does get easier to manage with practice though so just, keep on keepin on. U doin good boo boo. Even if all u did was a little bit of nothin, better than usin, u doing good.

peace. 

Blanc said: 

Lip Balm Addiction

I actually met one of these from my high school, it's a hyperactivity compulsion developed around feeling the balm sink in or rub off. It feels "wrong" to them to leave their lips bare, crackling by the second, when it was once so smooth, sticky, and soft, instead of that weird unarmored feeling lips have that we take for granted. 

She seemed self-conscious about it, and had uncomfortable justifications about the silver lining of it being over how amazing and soft her lips must be. To me it looked like when one needs to wet their lips... with the idea that spit won't do the job. 

It must be like when your chewing gum runs out of flavor, but combined with a compulsion that straight itches. 

Blanc said: 

r/addiction •Posted byu/Many_Jeweler 20 hours ago

 

Eating downy unstoppables

 

“I’m addicted to eating downy unstoppables. It all started when I was pregnant with my son who is now 3. Though I didn’t eat them when I was pregnant I wanted to, the smell mad my mouth water. Up until about 7 months ago I had never ate them. Now tho I eat a few every day. Not sure why or how to stop.”

Pica's super fucking weird. What starts as a strong, compulsive need imprints onto the person as a security measure, similar to OCD rituals but typically with an oral fixation. It's likely deeply associated, and it'd take someone taking them away from her to condition her towards stopping. 

Gentle reminder to be nice to yourself today 👍