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Why is it so hard to give up something you know is so bad for you?

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    lvlygrl - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by lvlygrl Mar 17th, 2013 at 4:39PM

    Because sin is very attractive. Whether you can quit or not that is up to you and what you truly want. Good luck!

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9 Answers to "Why is it so hard to give up something you know is so bad for you?"

  1. offtherecordforgood - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by offtherecordforgood Mar 17th, 2013 at 4:51PM

    Habits are hard to break, whether psychological or physically addicted, it takes the will to change the behavior. It takes about a month to change habits, but the will do so takes more than that. One day at a time is a good way to start. Don't look at the big picture, just the unit of days helps.
    I know from experience, habits are very hard to break.

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  2. jenga1 - 41-45 years old

    Posted by jenga1 Mar 19th, 2013 at 11:30AM

    It has taken the form of maximum dependence and you haven't chosen/decided to let it go, from your innermost being.

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  3. TrustIsEarned - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by TrustIsEarned Mar 17th, 2013 at 5:07PM

    Because Coca-Cola is the elixir of the Gods and I will not give it up .... right up until my endocrinologist makes me...

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  4. glee12 - 13-15 years old

    Posted by glee12 Mar 17th, 2013 at 4:51PM

    Because sometimes you just want to be bad.

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  5. Blondeangelmom - 56-60 years old - female

    Posted by Blondeangelmom Mar 17th, 2013 at 4:48PM

    Because it feels so good ...

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  6. AnnSylvie - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by AnnSylvie Mar 17th, 2013 at 4:47PM

    The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Old tradition, but still relevant in these times where everything is allowed and where you can find everything!

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  7. SerendipitySmile - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by SerendipitySmile Mar 17th, 2013 at 4:47PM

    Because there is a certain amount of addiction one has to overcome and the fear that bounds us to that addiction. It is never easy but there is always hope.

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  8. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by Vessa Mar 17th, 2013 at 4:41PM

    I guess it depends on what it is. It is hard to give up instant gratification if it's what you are craving at the time. It's also hard to break a habit or an addiction.
    Longterm effects are hard to take as seriously as we should. After all, they haven't happened yet, and somehow we always think we are going to be the ones who manage to beat the odds. We're good at fooling ourselves.

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