Originally Posted by
doggonecarl 
You want to win the battle against addiction? Start fighting it the right way. Using a recovery plan. Support. A formal program of substance abuse counseling.
Beating yourself up isn't fighting it. Thinking you can do this on your own with willpower isn't fighting it. Not making the changes necessary to support your desire to quit isn't fighting it.
You are right, I guess part of me was just feeling sorry for myself and par t of me wanted to HAVE to admit it to someone.. I am done whining about it and ready to start fighting it. :-)