Is there a twelve step program specifically geared toward pornography?
Q. Is there a twelve step program specifically geared toward pornography?
Asked by Truth Hurts - Sat Jan 3 00:52:51 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. i'm not sure, but i know there is a support-type group for sex addictions, so maybe it's the same group. delme
Answered by delme - Sat Jan 3 00:56:54 2009

Do recovering bolemics and anorexics work a twelve step program?
Q. Like A.A. and N.A? Finding higher power, admitting powerlesness to the disease, getting a sponsor, etc.?
Asked by Bonathon M - Sat Jul 14 00:07:49 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Some attend OA meetings as a part of their treatment program.
Answered by michele - Sat Jul 14 00:11:05 2007

Do you think there will have to be a twelve step program designed to aid addicts of Yahoo Answers?
Q. Do you think there will have to be a twelve step program designed to aid addicts of Yahoo Answers?
Asked by Opalita - Thu Jul 13 03:31:10 2006 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, step away from the keyboard and go back to work! Oh, I forgot, I get paid to type all day!
Answered by educated guess - Thu Jul 13 12:58:09 2006

Why does Space Bob refer to the twelve step program as a round trip to the fridge?
Q. The only thing in there is beer and old hot sauce packets, hardly seems worthy of a program!!!
Asked by drampor - Thu Oct 5 11:44:07 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It IS the program! :-)
Answered by aifrica - Thu Oct 5 11:57:06 2006

how to overcome addiction without a twelve step program?
Q. how to overcome addiction without a twelve step program?
Asked by Mmmm - Thu Jul 5 21:38:56 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. why would you want to? the 12 steps arent just about treating addiction, they are about helping you change your whole life. they teach you to not be selfish, to believe in something bigger than yourself and all kinds of other stuff. actually i would recomend a 12 step program to anyone who wants their life to be different. ya know, if nothing changes, nothing changes meaning even if you "quit" using but you dont change your life you will either relapse to your DOC or substitute maybe not drugs or alcohol but maybe sex, codependency, or even video games. trust me, you dont want to go at this alone and you will need all the support you can get and you will find it in the rooms. plus you will meet your new best friends cuz trust me...you… [cont.]
Answered by Kendra N - Thu Jul 5 21:48:48 2007

Are twelve step programs really effective?
Q. There seems to be so much hype regarding twelve-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
Asked by annie lk - Mon Aug 20 01:59:36 2007 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. According to researches made by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, participating in complementary 12-step programs increases the individual's chances of staying in a drug treatment program for a longer time. There was also a study that found that the patients who attended more individual and group counseling sessions were found to have significantly lower levels of drug usage during and after treatment than those who had participated less frequently. This does not mean, though, that patients can already forgo going to drug or alcohol treatment programs in favor of just 12-step programs alone.
Answered by ashley a - Mon Aug 20 02:00:43 2007

Oh dear.....do you think I might need a twelve step program for this?
Q. I am powerless to stop eating Tostitos Salsa Con Queso. Evidently my life has also become unmanageable because I just went to the ladies room and discovered that I have been walking around the office for the past two hours with a huge blob of it smeared in my hair. I'm scared...
Asked by shut_up_and_talk_to_me - Tue Jan 9 16:49:47 2007 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Don't worry! Everything will be alright.
Answered by mreed316 - Tue Jan 9 16:53:20 2007

How many trolls here are either; 1. drop-outs, or 2. should be members, of a twelve step program or treatment?
Q. How unlikely is it, that if many of them are young men, they're: 1. to become abusers of women (or already are) 2. engaging in criminal or other antisocial behaviors 3. currently or should be receiving mental treatment 4. engaging in the mistreatment of animals Is it possible these individuals are only manifesting the symptoms of a deeper maladjusted character? If many of them are adult males, if they haven't already acted out in the manner described above, how much longer before you think they will? What kind of parents could they be (or have had), to have the propensity to behave like this? What kind of destructive messages are they (or will be) giving to young girls as their daughters? What kind of sons are the result of this… [cont.]
Asked by shingoshidao - Mon Dec 10 03:21:56 2007 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think you're probably quite right, Shingoshi, to see their antisocial behaviour here as a symptom of more serious dysfunction... I have come to see YA as a microcosm of world society [obviously very distorted] which, like all societies, has its "malcontents".
Answered by Zucchinisinratatouille - Mon Dec 10 08:12:19 2007

Is there a Twelve Steps program for recovering Republians?
Q. Is there a Twelve Steps program for recovering Republians?
Asked by Austin W. - Tue Oct 28 21:22:17 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes...but it's actually fourteen Steps and they tax the extra two and pocket it, then make you go through the remaining twelve (which ultimately fail), then give you twenty excuses why it's not their fault that they failed. Then they propose a "different" program that this time has sixteen steps, then they tax the extra four... And you get the picture! ;)
Answered by Nika - Tue Oct 28 22:00:46 2008

I am in recovery for an eating disorder. How do i cope with work stress without using food?
Q. I have struggle with a food addiction in the form of binge eating and bulemia for years. i attend a twelve step program and an out patient program. I work f/t b/c i like what i do and need the income right now. it is causing me a lot of stress and i feel as though i am white knuckling my abstinence at work. any advice?
Asked by tanya b - Sat May 20 01:00:09 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well I say take to time to wind down when you get home relax or make quite time for yourself. If you feel you need to eat try to chew sugar free gum .
Answered by tnseewiccan - Sat May 20 01:02:28 2006

Has anyone out there QUIT Fox News and Rush in the last six months?
Q. Have you started reading news from a variety of sources? Did you go to a Twelve-Step program? Interested in your experience.
Asked by Austin W. - Fri Sep 26 09:14:43 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Yes, almost 10 years ago. I was lucky, never got addicted to that garbage. No 12 steps. Just cold turkey. Regards.
Answered by iceman - Fri Sep 26 09:24:29 2008

Anyone else hooked on the home improvement shows?
Q. HGTV has me under it's spell. I think I need a twelve step program.
Asked by treefrog - Sun Jan 28 15:07:19 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I like the one on TLC where the old owners of a house take a look at how the new owners have changed it. They always hate it. It's interesting.
Answered by Sookie Stackhouse - Sun Jan 28 15:10:02 2007

Would Franken Barbie have the nerve to talk that trash in person?
Q. Every posting is designed to offend. Is this person not a perfect example of how the anonymity of the internet encourages those who have difficulty with toilet training? Are there any twelve step programs for bed wetters?
Asked by david l - Wed Dec 24 18:41:29 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. AND he/she blocks everyone who disagrees with him/her.
Answered by Anna P - Wed Dec 24 19:41:21 2008

Do you think we should start a support group for Yahoo Answers addicts?
Q. I'm thinking of calling it YAA (Yahoo Answerholics Anonymous). What do you think? LOL I know I would be the first to join! What do you think our twelve step program should be?...LOL :D OMG you guys! I can't actually believe I did this but I started a Yahoo Group for Answerholics...LMFAO! Check it out...It's gonna be huge. LOL
Asked by Jade Orchid - Tue Feb 21 10:03:00 2006 - - 10 Answers - 6 Comments

A. Can't join right now. Too busy looking at questions. --- 1. We admitted we were powerless over questions and that made our lives unmanageable. 2. Came to believe the hamster would return us to sanity. 3. Made a decision to turn our wants and our actions to the keyboard as we are able to type on it. 4. Made a searching and fearless search of the Internet. 5. Admitted to the hamster, ourselves, and anyone who will read the answers, what we are doing. 6. Became willing respond to noise. 7. Insatiably demanded more features. 8. Made a list of all questions we had answered and repeated them to co-workers, friends, family, clerks, cops... 9. Typed a fast response whenever possible, except when to do so would beg the question. 10. Continued to… [cont.]
Answered by ebob - Tue Feb 21 10:23:16 2006

Twelve Steps? How does this work?
Q. I looked up the 12 steps but it looks like a bunch of mumbo-jumbo. How is appealing to a higher power gonna make me change something. I have been doing that unsucessfully for years. I know it works but I just don't see how. I have an eating disorder and have checked OA but none in my area. I read the info on the 12 steps but just don't get it. What am I not seeing? Please only answer this if you have actually used this type of program. Thank you
Asked by andria k - Fri Jan 11 11:28:36 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Hello Andria, Many have attempted to understand how the steps work. The answer is at first not to attempt to understand how they work but follow the instructions on how to make them work. If OA does not have a book with the instruction then you might want to get a copy of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" AA members called it by it's fond nick name "Big Book". The book contains detail instructions on how to do each step. At first substitute your OA problem for Alcohol. You might consider reading Chapter 3 and 4 before going into Chapter 5 and 6 where the instructions on how to do the steps are contained. The main thing to consider is not how they work but better yet How do I do them. Once you have gotten through the steps the first… [cont.]
Answered by Innocent - Sat Jan 12 20:43:03 2008

Do you know what are your bad habits using the horoscope??
Q. Aries Out in Front Rams have a habit of pushing to the front of the line, both literally and figuratively. And while this quality has helped Aries get ahead, it can also compromise their relationships. Putting an animal, child or plant in their care can correct the problem. As soon as this sign's nurturing qualities are cultivated, their selfishness will diminish. a Taurean Trash Bulls love clutter. Being surrounded by all their possessions gives them a sense of security. It also creates headaches, confusion, and chaos. Storage systems that keep their stuff on display will prevent this sign from strewing their stuff all over the house. Stacking baskets, glass jars, and open shelving can promote organization. a Nerve-Wracking Twins… [cont.]
Asked by Ghanouge - Mon Sep 3 02:29:42 2007 - - 12 Answers - 2 Comments

A. I'm pisces... what's right about this is that you can put me in the beach or in a swimming pool all day long... better yet all week... and i stay there.. i dont mind at all... but i don't drink.. i don't solve my problems through alcohol... I might be lazy about solving my problems... yes i admit... as i think a lot about the solution cause i'd be afraid of its consequences...
Answered by Chloe - Mon Sep 3 18:54:09 2007

With no hope of monetary gain, an increase in popularity, power or prestige--?
Q. -why am I jonesing to be at level three ? Does anyone out there have a similar affliction-? What is driving this ? Is there a twelve step program for being a compulsive levelaholic ? Is step one -entering a question (or in this case many questions) knowing full well it will cost me 5 points ?
Asked by *ifthatswhatyoureinto* - Thu Nov 1 10:14:07 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It cost 5 points?...So what?...What are you out of, really...nothing!...The real idea here is to learn new things by asking sensible questions and getting honest, thought out answers. Like anything else you have to sift through a lot of sand to find a gold nugget, but they are there. I do see people here reaching for new levels, even I have reached to level 3, no biggie. I do notice some posting any answer, crazy or not just to gain two points. That's really sad because they aren't contributing anything at all to the overall purpose of this site. But I wouldn't worry about your addiction to being a levelaholic, I'm sure there are worse evils in the world... Now, give me best answer so I can get 10 points and get to the next level... :)
Answered by Domino - Thu Nov 1 10:29:11 2007

Do you believe in the concept of a 'Higher Power'?
Q. Pseudo-psychology groups and twelve-step programs try to pass the concept off as non-theistic. Nonsense. In AA and most other twelve-step programs, "your Higher Power" is more or less a pseudonym for Jesus.
Asked by Jane* - Tue Jul 7 15:30:58 2009 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have no absolute idea whether or not there is a higher power. I do not think that it is necesary to believe in a higher power in order to get and maintain sobriety. Therefore AA's essential premise that at certain times a real alcoholic is powerless to resist and must drink unless he has capitulated to this power, is untrue. I can understand that seventy years ago and even when I got sober, how this utter powerlessness at certain times would appear to be true, but in reality it is not and it certainly does not 'essentially' require the assistance of a higher power, which is an basic 'essential' axiom in AA's philosophy of sobriety. If someone has a religious or spiritual bent then it may be wholly appropiate and their right to… [cont.]
Answered by Taf - Fri Jul 10 04:38:39 2009

In 2007, particularly in the US, has shopping and mall crawling become for some a religious experience?
Q. I know some people who are literally addicted to shopping. Every day they must buy something, whether off TV or the Internet ( with a credit card) or from a store. Of course the pleasure only lasts for a little while, and then they must have something new. The Twelve Step programs hold that addictions are an unhealthy substitute for a spiritual connection. Have you ever thought about this? Your opinion will be appreciated.
Asked by Jaydens dads dominatrix - Mon Dec 10 11:00:32 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Shopping is addictive and it provides pleasure. There probably is some correlation between the good feelings people get from buying things -- the shopping high -- and the good feelings people get from being religious. Perhaps people participate in both to fill voids in their lives. Interestingly enough, there is a movie coming out to explore this question. The subject is Reverend Billy and his church of Stop Shopping. The same fellow that made the expose on McDonalds is the director -- Spurlock. It is titled: What Would Jesus Buy. You can find more information about Reverend Billy at www.revbilly.com
Answered by Bohica - Mon Dec 10 11:06:19 2007

Honest question for 12-step atheists, please?
Q. Hi all, I'm somewhat familiar with the 12-step recovery program utilized by Alcoholics Anonymous & several other groups. The program, while not religious, is spiritual, and entails the belief in some power greater than ourselves. To keep things simplified, they call this power 'God', but it's very clear that God or this higher power be understood in whatever fashion each individual is comfortable with. The book, "The Twelve Steps for Everyone" suggests that some have named as their 'god' a lightbulb or a tree... I was wondering how many atheists here were helped using a 12-step program. Also, how do/did you define the power greater than yourself? Do you feel that the 12-step program and/or the group you were affiliated with truly… [cont.]
Asked by Blooming Sufi - Sun Jul 15 21:03:02 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm in AA and I certainly didn't think 'god' had done me any favours in my life when I arrived there. I also thought it was a cult. But hey what position was I in to argue I was broken! My belief in a higher power started from nature, it may sound a bit hippy but I don't have any control over the sun coming up in the morning or the moon coming up in the evening so there was my higher power, now I believe my higher power is energy, all living things are just energy. I'm sober now for 4 and a half years so it works for me xx
Answered by farleyjackmaster - Sun Jul 15 21:50:06 2007