Okay, life is going well, either the meds are working or placebo effect has kicked in, I can remember more, and can get work done.

Just one leeetle problem.

Let's say I have a big project to do at work--I really love work, and can't wait to jump in. Buuuut, I feel I have to reward myself with a "quick" round of Solitaire, and of course have to keep playing until I win. Pretty soon, I'm sucked back in, and next thing I know 30 minutes have passed, my motivation and concentration are gone, and the enthusiasm I had for said big project is nowhere to be found.

Or I get home, and want to actually feed myself before 10pm, get to bed before 3am. I have been doing stuff on my "to-do" list and want to do one small project before bed. I'm all revved up and raring to go, feeling good. But let me play just oooone round of Solitaire. Next thing I know, it's the next day...

Anyone have any good coping skills, other than berating myself for falling off the wagon yet again?

I don't know what it is, but I've been addicted to games too. Solitaire, MahJongg, Boggle, all word games, etc. Anything where I have to match, sort, or organize is a game I can get addicted to. I think it has something to do with feeling like I have no control over my life so I try to feel like I've stopped a little chaos if I win at one of those games. But then I always feel like there should be so much more than the "You have won. Want to play again?"
Plus, even after it becomes easy for me to win, I then make it a race to beat my time.
I have lost years I'm sure playing those games. Time right down the toilet.
But there's another thing I noticed - my constant chattering in my brain actually stops when I'm playing those games. Is it that way for you? Maybe that's why it's addictive, it's the only time my brain can rest.

OMG sister of my heart I'm so addicted to solitare. I just refuse to play until my complete list is finished or it will never ever get done...cause I have to win and if I win I can beat my time right? right? RIGHT!!!! OOOoo no I have a ton of stuff to do and want to play...gonna fight it like a REAL woman and log off lol.

Hugs,

Its real simple

Un-install it of the computer and force yourself to use actual cards to play

Its a lot more work and probally won't be quite so addicting to

Play One More Round

Thanks you guys...yep chameleon, the control element and sense-of-accomplishment element is definitely there...I don't know about my brain shutting off (not that it's particularly active anyway), but I get this nice warm and fuzzy feeling, thinking about all the stuff I'll do--as soon as I win a round.

Nucking Futs, I hit 10,000 once! Ahh, my glory days. Good to know there's a fellow addict out there. But (insert trigger mark here) there's nothing quite like cracking open a brand-new game, is there? How many cards can you move around before you even start on the deck up top? And sometimes, when you can almost clear the whole godd*m board right at the beginning? Yeahhh...

Garry, you evil man. Un-install? Bite your tongue, man! But you're right, of course...

thanks everyone.

I do the same thing, but not with games but with the computer. I'll just mean to check my e-mail or a quick look at ADD forums. Next thing I know two hours have passed. I sure wish I could find a bit of moderation in my life. I agree Cameoleon who said that it stops the chatter inside. That's how it effects me too. That's pretty big -- quiet and peaceful and really nice places to take a break if you're as wound up and anxious as I tend to be.

Scattered

*un-install* sorry that command does not compute.

hkk:

what the hell do you think I've been doing for the past--how long have I been on here??? :) I have, like 2 assignments due on the 13th, and what am I doing? Not what I said I was gonna when I posted those Notes of "Relative Unimportance" and said I was gonna have to cut down on my forum time and get some shnit done.

I have no willpower. :rolleyes: No worries, I'll get it all done....sometime. Crap, I forgot I have to go do errands! Here I go, peeling myself out of the chair sloooowly....ouch, knees popped.

Back later y'all

Chrys

I finally had to delete it off my work computer, it was eating up my time too much. I have thought about deleting Internet Explorer but I have to use the Internet to do research, and you know how that will go, Start the research, "huh, that's an interesting link," or "I think I'll check ADDF real quick before I start" and well the next thing you know 2 or 3 hours have passed.

Accckkkk, tonight is the worst it's been in awhile. It's 4am, and after a brief nap (passed out on bed w/ TV blaring, lights on, etc.) I'm now up and can't bear to go wash my face, move the pile of clothes from the bed to the couch, clean up my cat's 'accident' and just go the hell to bed.

GAH! (*banging head repeatedly against wall*)

I've had the will power of a saint lately only one problem lol I have over 252 messages from the forums alone in my mailbox from 35 different threads I'm very involved in. I'm catching up just be patient and give me time. lmbo like a year or two.