I keep fish for therapy, and suggest it as such.
- Thread starter Redearsunfish
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Redearsunfish;5104111; said:
I have personal issues as well. I've battled addiction for a long time(more years that I'd like to count or even admit). I've lived the "Rock and Roll" lifestyle for a very long time. I love playing music in the bars and clubs. I also love the parties and all of the party favors involved with that lifestyle. There in lies my problem.
Being addicted not only makes you loose focus on what's important in your life, but also makes you over look the simple childhood things that just make you feel good.
I've kept fish off and on for several years. It wasn't until 3 years ago that I got back into the hobby full force. I had enough of my life as I knew it and needed something else. Something I enjoy as much as those party favors. Something to keep my mind busy, my hands busy.
With my wife's help, I've been clean and sober for over 2 years. We have transformed our house into what I call my serenity station. We have a 180g in the living room, a 180g in the dining room, a 150g and a 90g in our bedroom, and a 75g and a 40g in my computer room. May be I just traded one addiction for another but I feel so much better. My stress levels have gone down. I found a little serenity in my life.
Sorry for the long post. I've been needing to get that off of my chest for a long time. I agree with you--it is hard to find people to relate to.
Excellent thread--as always,
Chris
pi-eyed;5104238; said:
Thanks, and I agree, the hobby is an extremely positive and healthy addiction.
dayak;5102697; said:i think i have that desease too
i like to keep my car faster and faster ad handle better than go-cart, even than im not satisfied.
at first the end of last year i have 20 G tank and now 240 and waqnts bigger
try getting a motorcycle, cured my fascination with sinking money into 4 wheels, when 2 wheels are more thrilling and a lot cheaper...oh and if you mess up you don't live all that long to regret it.
Fish= peace of mind
Redearsunfish do you thin this has anything to do with your 1 fish per tank and the fact you see a nice tank full of fish but look for the sickness in the tank?I am glad that you can function through this, as some people are really unable to work due to this illness.
I feel you dude, the hobby helped me get off drugs because I had something else I wanted to spend my money on instead of wasting it on that bullspit.
One of the better threads..completely agree. Pets are the best things to help you relax..I prefer fur and fins over most people.
The hum of the filters and gentle splashing of the water, and even the motion of the fish, quiet my mind.
Although I'm only 17 I feel the same sense of carelessness when I'm in front of my tanks, even if I'm doing water changes, and especially when feeding. Its like my one place where no one can interfere with me. I'm the only person who keeps catfish and all in my country, my friends think I'm addicted and all but the truth is I'd much rather have a hobby of keeping fish than going out every weekend and getting badly influenced.
Even this site helps me to keep my mind off of my personal problems, its nice to have great conversations about our wet friends
Even this site helps me to keep my mind off of my personal problems, its nice to have great conversations about our wet friends
