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The only "true" addictions I feel I have are scale models, RC models, and videogames. There are other things I like a lot, but nothing as much as those 3 things I think.
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I have only one addiction and its weird - I'm addicted to weightlifting. I love the feeling of lifting really heavy stuff so much I get nervous, sweaty and depressed when I can't do it for a couple of days - like when I'm spending my holidays in another country or when I am ill.
Its annoying and makes me mad at myself.
My cousin has the same deal as you. He's constantly getting agitated if he can't work out.
At least it's better than something that is generally harmful to ones health, like alcohol, which I can't seem to shake my addiction of.
Judging by your posts in the Latest Purchase thread I'd say your wallet takes a hammering from your model addiction.
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It can be very harmful in a way that you focus too much on it and leave out other important stuff like socializing, work or getting out. Working out too much can be seriously taxing for the nervous system, especially when very heavy weights are moved, leading to permanent tiredness, a lethargic mind and a weak immune system. (Not to be confused with lack of energy, thats not whats happening)
Any addiction can become problematic.
Also another problem with lifting is excessive energy. Lift weights religiously for a decade or more non-stop and your body get used to the straining work, it will provide you with a VERY large energy supply every day for heaving lifting. Now if you don't empty said energy supply through sports you will end up with severe insomnia, nervousness and other nasty things - even when you are ill.
Having excessive energy does not sound problematic at all, but I tell you, it can make you feel mortally ill. Thats not an over-exaggeration.
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Honestly, I think I am addicted to something very specific and that is collecting 1/18 scale model Porsche 911s (specifically GT, RS, and Turbo models). I collected so many so fast and even started getting duplicates for the sake of having them, whether I really wanted it or not, and I am always browsing the internet for more. There was even a point where if I found super rare ones, I would buy it no matter the cost. It's a bit more than just a hobby, really.
Thing is, Porsche keeps making cars that I want a model for. I should write a letter to them, tell them to stop.
Thing is, Porsche keeps making cars that I want a model for. I should write a letter to them, tell them to stop.
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I have a serious addiction right now. To food.
And I mean serious... like I have just been referred to the mental health service. Eating so much that you are sick and honestly saying I have had as many incidents of salt poisoning as I have colds in the last 3 years is not good. Yet I do it often.
And I mean serious... like I have just been referred to the mental health service. Eating so much that you are sick and honestly saying I have had as many incidents of salt poisoning as I have colds in the last 3 years is not good. Yet I do it often.
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Gaming and building with Legos.
Strange being over 40 and these are still my vices.
Strange being over 40 and these are still my vices.
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I'm forstering an addiction for cycling, which is beneficial and not as expensive as some addiction.
I do think about riding during the day and get frustrated if I can't ride when I want to. When I complete a good ride I feel elation and I know that I want to do it more than than I can currently (few times a week).
I do think about riding during the day and get frustrated if I can't ride when I want to. When I complete a good ride I feel elation and I know that I want to do it more than than I can currently (few times a week).
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Model cars.... My only justifiable excuse is that I can "have" what looks like a car, I can have all the ones I ever liked, without having to own the real thing I'll likely never be able to obtain.
I think a huge contributing factor to giving in is the "collector" in me, the part that lights up when you've found it available on the web somewhere. It's been like this with Hot Wheels and other tiny model replicas.
I'd like to convert the addiction of acquiring material good into diving deeper into the arts, both visual and musical.
I think a huge contributing factor to giving in is the "collector" in me, the part that lights up when you've found it available on the web somewhere. It's been like this with Hot Wheels and other tiny model replicas.
I'd like to convert the addiction of acquiring material good into diving deeper into the arts, both visual and musical.
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So 11 years on:
Still listen to lots of music, hardly listen to Zep these days though, cars I'm not as into them but I appreciate them whenever I see something interesting. The Internet? Can't say I browse as many sites today, same thing with computers - bought a Mac and haven't upgraded my PC in years.
Photography is the big thing that I discovered though. The collector in me has shifted from collecting model cars/records to photobooks and prints, you could even consider the cameras I use as part of that tendency, although there isn't that completionist/obsessive drive behind it like with the books/prints.
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-Cars. I'm seriously addicted to them. People that know me for years now, keep getting their minds blown about how much I nerd about them. They have been a large part of my life.
-Wrist watches. I've had a couple of watches when I was younger, but never cared, but as I got older a started dressing better my addiction for them started to grow. My parents offered me a Tissot for christmas. I'm now saving some money to buy me something nice and more sporty.
-Music. Whatever I do, I have to have it playing, being classical or even the wierdest Russian Hard Bass, I enjoy music in general.
-Shoes. Yes. I love shoes whether they are dress shoes or sneakers, I just want to have new shoes.
-Knives. It's wierd that I don't have one yet, but it's a iminent purchase. Love playing with them, look at them, they are just cool.
As for caffeine and alcohol, although I enjoy them, I don't thrive to have them, I can live without them honestely
-Wrist watches. I've had a couple of watches when I was younger, but never cared, but as I got older a started dressing better my addiction for them started to grow. My parents offered me a Tissot for christmas. I'm now saving some money to buy me something nice and more sporty.
-Music. Whatever I do, I have to have it playing, being classical or even the wierdest Russian Hard Bass, I enjoy music in general.
-Shoes. Yes. I love shoes whether they are dress shoes or sneakers, I just want to have new shoes.
-Knives. It's wierd that I don't have one yet, but it's a iminent purchase. Love playing with them, look at them, they are just cool.
As for caffeine and alcohol, although I enjoy them, I don't thrive to have them, I can live without them honestely
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