Best way to use an "addictive personality"?

**Ricardo Diaz** · 06-16-2012, 12:41 AM

I have what several shrinks have called an "addictive personality". There may be something to this. I always do everything to the maximum once I start. I am a perfectionist. My drinking career got me pancreatitis and a fatty liver at age 20. On the other hand, I have also excelled at several fields which captivated my attention.

I am always looking for the next interesting or exciting thing. I moved from my shitty hometown of Mumbai to Gangtok; which is a small town in the Himalayas. There is no pollution or traffic here, nor as many stupid people as back in Bombay, but I am still not quite satisfied with my life.

Drugs and alcohol will kill me fairly quickly. What other endeavors is an addictive personality suited for, which will result in entertainment & exhilaration?

**boyofmisery** · 06-16-2012, 12:48 AM

Saqs.

**Dru** · 06-16-2012, 12:53 AM

give to charity. really exciting charities.

**TheWanderer** · 06-16-2012, 05:35 AM

Is their something constructive you could really throw yourself into? Or something creative? That could let you turn it to your advantage

**zibber** · 06-16-2012, 05:58 AM

	Originally Posted by Ricardo Diaz To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Drugs and alcohol will kill me fairly quickly. What other endeavors is an addictive personality suited for, which will result in entertainment & exhilaration?

Don't be so quick to jump to conclusions! Just stick with the drugs and alcohol.

What kind of time frame are we talking, here?

**TheWanderer** · 06-16-2012, 06:48 AM

	Originally Posted by zibber To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Don't be so quick to jump to conclusions! Just stick with the drugs and alcohol. What kind of time frame are we talking, here?

Seriously? Your recommending someone with an ADDICTIVE PERSONALITY to continually take drugs and alchoal? Substances which are obviously dangerous when taken too much, and are more easily avoided with Cold Turkey?

**boyofmisery** · 06-16-2012, 07:23 AM

	Originally Posted by TheWanderer To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Seriously? Your recommending someone with an ADDICTIVE PERSONALITY to continually take drugs and alchoal? Substances which are obviously dangerous when taken too much, and are more easily avoided with Cold Turkey?

Notice how the OP said "Drugs and alcohol will kill me fairly quickly".

**Nonsuch** · 06-16-2012, 07:31 AM

Climb an unscaleable peak

Underwater treasure hunting

**MortalWombat** · 06-16-2012, 10:31 AM

Get addicted to exercise, or eating healthy junk, or reading. Use it to fuel motivation for positive things, whatever that is for you. Shouldn't that be obvious?

**klover** · 06-16-2012, 11:14 AM

start working out

**Kris42** · 06-17-2012, 03:56 PM

How about reading about human motivation? It might be able to get you to understand yourself just a little better.

**Autumnleaf** · 06-17-2012, 07:54 PM

Gambling and fucking.

You might want to look at a 12 step program to see if you can work your way into living a bit longer than you otherwise might.

**wolfyx** · 06-17-2012, 08:26 PM

Become addicted to a higher and noble cause and put your life at stake for that cause.

That would be an exciting and productive way of living your life…

**spect** · 06-18-2012, 12:59 AM

	Originally Posted by Nonsuch To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Climb an unscaleable peak Underwater treasure hunting

hmmm... adrenalin addiction?

strong emotions can be addictive, for some, and i think its an issue thats connected to situations of high risk/payoff, and codependant relationships that are like a dramatic roller coaster.

**CrudeHypothesis** · 06-18-2012, 02:24 AM

Get addicted to learning. Devour those books. Feed your mind.

**endless** · 06-18-2012, 06:11 AM

Reading and the gym.

06-16-2012, 12:41 AM	#1
Ricardo Diaz Member [20%] MBTI: INTP Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 803	I have what several shrinks have called an "addictive personality". There may be something to this. I always do everything to the maximum once I start. I am a perfectionist. My drinking career got me pancreatitis and a fatty liver at age 20. On the other hand, I have also excelled at several fields which captivated my attention. I am always looking for the next interesting or exciting thing. I moved from my shitty hometown of Mumbai to Gangtok; which is a small town in the Himalayas. There is no pollution or traffic here, nor as many stupid people as back in Bombay, but I am still not quite satisfied with my life. Drugs and alcohol will kill me fairly quickly. What other endeavors is an addictive personality suited for, which will result in entertainment & exhilaration?
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06-16-2012, 12:48 AM	#2
boyofmisery New Member [01%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 42	Saqs.
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Dru Core Member [250%] MBTI: INTP Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,016	give to charity. really exciting charities.
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TheWanderer Member [16%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 652	Is their something constructive you could really throw yourself into? Or something creative? That could let you turn it to your advantage
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MortalWombat Core Member [856%] MBTI: xxxx Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 34,247	Get addicted to exercise, or eating healthy junk, or reading. Use it to fuel motivation for positive things, whatever that is for you. Shouldn't that be obvious?
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Kris42 New Member [01%] MBTI: ixtj Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 21	How about reading about human motivation? It might be able to get you to understand yourself just a little better.
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Autumnleaf Core Member [227%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 9,112	Gambling and fucking. You might want to look at a 12 step program to see if you can work your way into living a bit longer than you otherwise might.
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06-17-2012, 08:26 PM	#13
wolfyx Member [27%] MBTI: XNTX Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,085	Become addicted to a higher and noble cause and put your life at stake for that cause. That would be an exciting and productive way of living your life…
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06-18-2012, 02:24 AM	#15
CrudeHypothesis Veteran Member [74%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,999	Get addicted to learning. Devour those books. Feed your mind.
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endless Member [05%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 214	Reading and the gym.
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