addictive personality

[pduff]

i have an addictive personality.  i am inrecovery for alcohol.  people keep telling me some of the greatest minds have addictive personalities.  what are pros and cons of this disorder

[docnomore]

thinking too much doesn't mean you are smart. There are plenty of dumb and smart addicts/alcoholics just as in any segment of society. You can't generalize

[extrmeski]

Oh my gosh I thought I was alone in feeling that I "thought too much"  That has been my problem all my life, and it doesnt mean that I made good decisions all my life, it just means that I give myself more to think of.  I just can't turn it off.  Basically that whole process has ruined my life.

[seeksolice]

My thinking behind addictive personalities/addicts is this:

The more intelligent you are, the more you see, the more you are aware of, the more (it feels) noone understands you. I think that makes it easier to try and escape your head, when you are bright, intelligent, outspoken, etc, you truly are a minority.

I have felt like this forever. I know I am intelligent, bright, capable and scored high on my IQ test (LOL), but that doesnt mean I'm smart enough to stay off drugs. It just makes me want to use, to get down to that lower level of thought, intellect, maybe even intelligence. I am an artist as well and that doesn't help- because I feel I am in even more of a minority.

[docnomore]

I know there are a lot of geniuses who are alcoholic/addicts but also a lot of idiots too. I know some people say we have more creativity but I think it's a curse and always have to be vigilant not to relapse.

[britney1663]

I have a theory that some of the most brilliant people are addicts. When I was active in recovery I met some of the most driven, intelligent people. I think that we "think too much"...the pills are a way for us to shut our brains off for awhile. I found that channeling my energy towards good things was key in keeping me clean. My brain just needs something to keep it occupied or it gets into trouble. This is totally a personal belief...does anyone have an opinion on it?

[twolve]

I don't really think there is much rhyme or reason to who gets addicted easily and who doesn't, aside from genetics. i have seen some incredibly bright people become addicted, and quite frankly ive seen some duds..i don't know much about alcoholism or anything like that, but i didn't want you to think nobody was there for you..im sure someone will come along soon that knows more than me..im fairly new to this..