Don't get addicted.
Stay away from addictions.
Addictions are a weakness.
Addictions can destroy you.
I had heard these things time and again since childhood. Yet, I fell into their trap.
Yes, I am addicted. Unfortunately the addictions overpower me and I helplessly flow along with them. Then comes a point when I finally see how much damage has been done and most of it is irreversible. All I can do is understand the futility of my addiction and move ahead.
These are the steps to follow, I told myself:
Reflect on past.
Recognise problem/addiction.
Get de-addicted.
Get over the whole thing.
Move on better, stronger and wiser.
Realised it is easier said than done,
That is why we call it an addiction.
My addictions are infinite, okay finite, but still being me is a complicated affair. So I have many addictions. They add variety and spice to my life. The problem arises when I have an important issue at hand and it is at that very moment when all these gang up against me.
These is what the addictions plan in their meeting:
We know she has a major task at hand - sessional/manual submission/viva/all of these and more.
It's time to unleash our power yet again.
All in chorus: Attack!
The result:
I have this task to get over with first but let me have a look at Facebook,
I think I need to update my profile picture, even my cover picture. Let's add another album.
What about making a new background screen for my laptop? Sounds good.
Hey, what about the blog? I have such a good idea right now. It deserves to be written and posted NOW!
Wonder what XYZ is upto right now? We haven't spoken for so long? One of these days I should call up. No, maybe I'll message. No, I'll call. Yes, call is right. So what would be the perfect time to call? What if they are busy? What if...? What if...? What if...?
Some time later:
Did someone like or comment on the album?
I ought to check how many people have read the post by now.
Why is this person on my mind again...? I could do without thinking about them right now.
Near the deadline:
The task is still in its budding stages. Girl, you need to do something about it! Yes, just a minute. Okay, fine. Finally Do or Die situation. But someone needs my help right now. Helping them is definitely important. It cannot be compared with a lifeless thing like a task. Others before self.
Sooner or later, I complete the task. However, it would be wonderfully easy if my addictions didn't decide to overpower me just when I needed to concentrate on something else.
One day I hope I can control my addictions or get rid of them completely. Then I wonder if life will be interesting enough.
Dear Addictions
I love you. I sincerely do.
Love me like I love you.
Don't make it tough for me like you always do.
Sincerely Addicted
Fatima
Stay away from addictions.
Addictions are a weakness.
Addictions can destroy you.
I had heard these things time and again since childhood. Yet, I fell into their trap.
Yes, I am addicted. Unfortunately the addictions overpower me and I helplessly flow along with them. Then comes a point when I finally see how much damage has been done and most of it is irreversible. All I can do is understand the futility of my addiction and move ahead.
These are the steps to follow, I told myself:
Reflect on past.
Recognise problem/addiction.
Get de-addicted.
Get over the whole thing.
Move on better, stronger and wiser.
Realised it is easier said than done,
That is why we call it an addiction.
My addictions are infinite, okay finite, but still being me is a complicated affair. So I have many addictions. They add variety and spice to my life. The problem arises when I have an important issue at hand and it is at that very moment when all these gang up against me.
These is what the addictions plan in their meeting:
We know she has a major task at hand - sessional/manual submission/viva/all of these and more.
It's time to unleash our power yet again.
All in chorus: Attack!
The result:
I have this task to get over with first but let me have a look at Facebook,
I think I need to update my profile picture, even my cover picture. Let's add another album.
What about making a new background screen for my laptop? Sounds good.
Hey, what about the blog? I have such a good idea right now. It deserves to be written and posted NOW!
Wonder what XYZ is upto right now? We haven't spoken for so long? One of these days I should call up. No, maybe I'll message. No, I'll call. Yes, call is right. So what would be the perfect time to call? What if they are busy? What if...? What if...? What if...?
Some time later:
Did someone like or comment on the album?
I ought to check how many people have read the post by now.
Why is this person on my mind again...? I could do without thinking about them right now.
Near the deadline:
The task is still in its budding stages. Girl, you need to do something about it! Yes, just a minute. Okay, fine. Finally Do or Die situation. But someone needs my help right now. Helping them is definitely important. It cannot be compared with a lifeless thing like a task. Others before self.
Sooner or later, I complete the task. However, it would be wonderfully easy if my addictions didn't decide to overpower me just when I needed to concentrate on something else.
One day I hope I can control my addictions or get rid of them completely. Then I wonder if life will be interesting enough.
Dear Addictions
I love you. I sincerely do.
Love me like I love you.
Don't make it tough for me like you always do.
Sincerely Addicted
Fatima
