12 Step Program for DISBoards

[rae519]

Okay, I admit it. I am addicted. They say that acknowledgement is the first step in overcoming an addiction......

But is there a 12 Step Program for these Boards?

HELP!

Rae

 

[Mjasp]

Yes there is.

Step 1: Log ON
Step 2-11 STAY ON AND CHAT ALL DAY
Step 12. GO TO BED AND BE PREPARED FOR ANOTHER DAY ON THE DISBOARDS TOMORROW.


JOANNA

 

[bettemom]

Hi ! I'm Bette and I'm addicted...

 

[rae519]

HAHAHAHAHH!!!!!

I was hoping to get suggestions how to wean off - but I sure do like your idea MUCH MUCH better!

Rae

 

[jilljill]

Help, I'm seeing mouse heads and jumping purple and green blobs with arms and eyes.
I think the only 12 step program available is to take a DCL, WDW, or DL vacation. That way you are in a 'happy place' and not on the boards. But watch out when you go home because it starts all over again.
So I guess there really isn't a program.

 

[starwood]

Hi my name is Nancy and I'm a Disaholic!

A 12 step program would only work if you want it to work (which I don't).

 

[nicki dahling]

I never thought about it , but the only time I'm not checking out the boards are when I'm at Disney ! And if my hubby has the lap top ( need I say more ). OK I admit it I have a problem . But it is one addiction I'm willing to keep.

 

[tiptoen]

12 STEP PROGRAM OF RECOVERY FOR DIS BOARD ADDICTS

1. I will have a cup of coffee in the morning and read my newspaper like I used to, before the DIS Boards.
   
2. I will eat breakfast with a knife and fork and not with one hand typing a new message or reply.
   
3. I will get dressed before noon and not in front of my computer.
   
4. I will make an attempt to clean the house, wash clothes, plan dinner, or go to work before even thinking of the DIS Boards.
   
5. I will sit down and write a letter to those unfortunate few friends and family that are DIS Board-deprived.
   
6. I will call someone on the phone who I cannot contact via the Dis Boards.
   
7. I will read a book...if I still remember how.
   
8. I will listen to those around me and their needs and stop telling them to turn the TV down so I can hear the music on my Disney Cruise screensaver.
   
9. I will not be tempted during TV commercials to check for new post.
   
10. I will try and get out of the house at least once a week, if it is necessary or not, and not take my laptop to check for new post.
    
11. I will remember that my bank is not forgiving if I forget to balance my checkbook because I was too busy on the DIS Boards.
    
12. Last, but not least, I will remember that I must go to bed sometime ... and the DIS Boards will always be there tomorrow!
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[jilljill]

tiptoen,
I like the 12 step program.
For #7, the book could be your Passporter or Birnbaum's guide.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by tiptoen
12 STEP PROGRAM OF RECOVERY FOR DIS BOARD ADDICTS

Wow....do you have a hidden camera in my house???

 

[pal2pluto]

How does that sailaway party dance go???
Slide to the left,
slide to the right,
jump, jump

(well, there's 4 steps!)

 

[jilljill]

Originally posted by pal2pluto
How does that sailaway party dance go???
Slide to the left,
slide to the right,
jump, jump

(well, there's 4 steps!)

Is there 2 or 3 jumps. If it's 3 then there's 5 steps - 1 step closer.

 

[Luckymommyx2]

Just think...there are many, many worse things to be addicted to. This is beneficial because you gain knowledge and share it with others. It's a good addiction!!!

 

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hmmmmm.
I just read this little tidbit and realized I am missing something big

"I will listen to those around me and their needs and stop telling them to turn the TV down so I can hear the music on my Disney Cruise screensaver."

Ah-ha.... a DCL sceen saver.... all I can say is where & how?
( I have a generic Disneyland one that will have to be replaced ASAP)
Thanks in advance.
Buggie

 

[Hannosmom]

LOL! You guys are so funny! I admit it, I'm Linda and I'm addicted. So is my daughter. At least I have one understanding person in the house. DH thinks we're both insane. We are!! Happily insane

 

[Mjasp]

There is a thread called "Screensaver" that has the download. I have it on my computer, but turned the sound off as my computer is in my bedroom.
The thread is either on the 1st or 2nd page.

Joanna

 

[plutojudy]

Need help soon before I lose my job of course, if I didn't have a job I could spend MORE time on disboard. But then how will I pay for cruising? What to do, what to do.

 

[gometros]

Hi, my name is Sandy ... and I'm a Disaholic.

I used to be a mean, grumpy person until I found Disney. A yearly trip to the world of the mouse was all it took to chase turn this meanie into a kid again. Everything was right with the world.

But, then, I found the DIS boards. It all started innocently enough, checking the cruise line board for a few minutes after coming home from work. I found that the few minutes wasn't enough. By the time I checked in again, there were so many pages of new posts. So, I had to check in more often. I started doing it at the office. My work began to suffer, my productivity went downhill. I couldn't get enough of the boards.

It got worse when I found the Parks Game on the Theme Parks board. I had to answer those questions and when I did, I had to come up with questions of my own. I was forced to keep checking back, lest someone answered my question and was awating onfirmation and the diabolic AAQ. I couldn't sleep.

I hit rock bottom when I found the Community board and the WDW Water Drinkers Society. I had to share my thoughts on American Idol, Survivor and the dreaded Cheerleaders threads.

I now spend my days eating Mickey waffles and Mickey ice bars. I'm afraid if I don't get help soon, my next downturn will be a need to keep buying DVC points. I need help.

 

[rae519]

tiptoen -

You have me laughing so hard that I'm in tears - and I'm the comedy writer - sheesh! You could really teach me a lot!!!

Thanks for that - it was wonderful!!!

Yes, I am Rae and I'm a Disneyholic!

Rae

 

[mmouse37]

I am Mary Jane (aka MJ) and I too am a Disaholic!!!

My life in a nutshell is exactly what Tiptoen has described in their post.

I really need to find a full-time job, but keep making excuses so I can spend my days ignoring the housework and cooking and car pooling and throw all my time and energy to the DIS!!!

My family wants to know if I am ever coming back to them...I told them if they keep taking me on Disney Cruises then they can spend a week at a time with me!!!

I used to only read the threads that caught my eye...but now I have to read every single one from start to finish....I think my tush is getting wider from sitting so much...and that is not a good thing.

I need help but don't want it!!!

MJ