A need to break the JWD habit

OnTheWayOut

I cut back for awhile, then I posted up a storm for a few days.
I tried to go online just to check email, and JWD was calling my name.
I am an addict. The bitterness with the Borg has died down a little bit,
but the desire to comment and read about JW's is strong.

I will break the habit next week. In order to enjoy other facets of life more,
I decided to totally avoid this website and any websites that have anything
to do with JW's (might just avoid the web altogether).
Hey, it's summer. The weather is great. There are weeds to pull and a bicycle
to ride. There are people to talk with (face to face). Cruising with the windows
open (don't have a convertible) and the stereo blasting to do.

I may start sooner and I may extend the end of this a day or two, but I will
definitely not post or read from Sunday through Saturday next week. I had hoped
to start getting to the point where I only came on every 2nd or 3rd day, but it
hasn't happened. This may be cheaper than therapy, but therapy is one hour
sessions once or twice a week, then living outside of it. This cheap therapy is
constantly counselling me.

I will be around (some) today, and start cutting down tomorrow (at least trying to
cut down) but whether the weaning is successful or not, I will go cold turkey
during those 7 days.

Now for something completely anti-JW. WISH ME LUCK.

nvrgnbk

Lots of luck, OTWO!

I've tried too.

I'd rather be addicted to JWD than suffer as an active and miserable Witness.

Enjoy the summer!

Life is good!

Hope to see you and your helpful posts from time to time.

You've helped me alot.

Especially when I was lurking.

My best to you,

Nate

megsmomma

OTWO......I think we all need a break from time to time.

During our relocation from Texas to NC...I didn't get to check out the site much....and I survived!

I am glad to be back though.

It may be more of an overload for people in close contact with other JW's though.

greendawn

Good luck to you, you are right now it's summer the weather is beautiful and invites everyone outdoors just as the winter invites everyone indoors. Moderation is good in all things and this also goes for posting and reading on discussion forums.

BFD

Good luck to you, otwo.

Have fun in the great outdoors. The weather this summer here has been great here.

Thanks,

BFD

ex-nj-jw

Hey OTWO,

Good Luck in your attempt to kick the habit

Check in when you can!

nj

OnTheWayOut

Quick responses tell me that many of you have tried or
contemplated trying. I think in the last 5 months or so,
I went 5 days without posting once. Otherwise, I find a
way to connect when out-of-town. I come on here while
watching television in the evening. I leave the forum open
when I am home and the wife is at work. I think you all
know the drill.

Thanks for the positive encouragement. Again, I will be
here some, but less and less (hopefully) up until Sunday.
You will have to rely on the supreme ones to ease your
minds. If I do ever manage to seriously cut back, I still
want to become closer to most of you, even the red dot.

megsmomma

LOL......OTWO....WE joined at about the same time, compare how many posts we have done! WHen do you eat man?? JK...

Wanted to say good luck, you will be missed and don't stay away tooo long! (Just let me catch up a little)

greendawn

What in your opinion is a reasonable amount of time to spend on JWD without it becoming an excessive addiction?

Perhaps the best way to balance this is by having some social contacts through which you can vent your feelings.

Gregor

OTWO, during the time your not checking in next week we will be talking about you and reading some really interesting developments on the JW front as well as looking at some revealing pictures of young female posters. Enjoy your summer! (JUST TRYING TO BE HELPFUL)

A need to break the JWD habit

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