DISaholics Anonymous....

[ktink]

Hi, My name is Ktink and I am a DISaholic. What started out innocently enough on gathering information has turned into quite the ugly habit. Soon I was playing all the different word games and the good smell bad smell type games and that wasn't enough. I knew there was a problem when I was walking by the mirror and saw my reflection as I was on the phone calling a friend w/ the news of my newest "Tag". Who have I become? I've also indulged myself w/ glittery name tags, cool tickers, resort resume', and the layout of our family in smiley text.

I've also started to use abbreviations like TIA, ADR, AKL, the list goes on. For instance if I yell "BUG" in the car,my kids don't freak out thinking theres a bug they know it means, "Buckle Up Girls" I also find myself expressing emotions by reaching for the mouse, you know

Please tell me I'm not the only one.

 

[MAKmom]

My name is Kathleen & I am a disaholic. I started in 2001. First just to gather information on trips. I would visit a few months every year until my trip. Then I could stop.

I went hard core about 2005 when I started visiting the CB Board. At first I was just curious. Then I realized it thrilled me. Now I am HOOKED.

I have tried to walk away. I have even told my DH I'm not going back...but I always go back.

 

[ktink]

Kathleen, You are not alone.

 

[imsorry]

My name is Imsorry and I am a disaholic. I can't even get any work done without checking here every two minutes. I keep saying I can stay away for a day, but I can't make it through an hour! I need help people!!!

 

[ktink]

I don't think everyone is being honest w/ their self. You have to admit there is a problem before you can stop the addiction.

 

[imsorry]

They are all in denial - so sad

 

[PixiePop]

Hello~

I am a Disaholic too. I also, started out just gathering information for my trip, then it snowballed. I too have added glitter, cute characters and tickers. I am just tickled pink about my tags and I can't control my desire to "just check something real quick" an hour later I am deep into reading the posts. I can see my future now.....standing outside the public library with a sign in my hand that reads "will work for dis"

Oh the insanity.

 

[Nancyg56]

Hello, my name is Nancyg56, and I am a Disaholic. It started for me when I needed info for our trip. Started getting worse when I just wanted to "keep in touch" after the trip. Now I can't start my day until I get my Dis fix. I need to know what's for dinner? I cannot start laundry until I check the restaurant thread, and I can't even think about American Idol before I am checking to see what the DIS has to say. Did you say Trip Reports? I gotta read them. I check to see what's new in between chores. Reward myself with some DIS time after I finish a little task.

Now I am really in a fix because my DD and DSIL have discovered my vice.....and they are taking away good DIS time now. I thought this was all mine mine mine!

I want a support group for people like me. We have a problem, admit there is a problem, and do not want to fix the problem. We just need more time for the DIS.

 

[goofyforlife]

My name is Goofyforlife and i'm a dis-aholic too....

It started out just as way to start a cruise meet in August 2004. Here I am almost two years later.....

I've left work to get deals at Target, was mad when I couldn't get the sears $29.99 mickey TV, and get irate when people ask if they can pool-hop....

Is there any hope of recovery?

 

[ktink]

At least we're being honest w/ ourselves. There is still hope

 

[MAKmom]

Thanks for Sharing everyone.

My name is Kathleen & I'm a Disaholic. I lost a Sunday once ... I had signature envy. I did not know how to get the shinny, sparkling, moving, blinking & counting signature others had. I started visiting the Tech Board trying to learn. Before I knew it hours had pass.

Now I'm thinking of buying a Digital Camera....just so I can post pictures

 

[ktink]

Thanks for Sharing everyone.

My name is Kathleen & I'm a Disaholic. I lost a Sunday once ... I had signature envy. I did not know how to get the shinny, sparkling, moving, blinking & counting signature others had. I started visiting the Tech Board trying to learn. Before I knew it hours had pass.

Now I'm thinking of buying a Digital Camera....just so I can post pictures

Kathleen, I have done this exact thing.

 

[laura001]

My name is Laura and I am a DISoholic. I spend my days dreaming of my next WDW vacation, no matter how far off it is. I see hidden mickey's everywhere, my children eat burned dinners because I am surfing DISboards while cooking dinner.

I too use far too many abbreviations, I don't believe my DH was a DH when we got married, I am sure he has a name....I just can't remember it.

Man, do I need help!!! I need another ticker!!

 

[tmt martins]

Ok yes it's me the T in TMT MARTINS I can't sneek home fast enough to check the DIS .If I have nothing to do (most of my time per DW ) I'm browsing the DIS for the betterment of my future family trips to the world.

So I'm a researcher not a Disaholic .

Man I can't even get to the first step.

 

[tmt martins]

I was jonesing so bad you guys made me double post.

 

[Binkrin]

Hello, my name is Korin and I am a DISoholic. I, like everyone else, started coming on the DISBoards to find info for our trip. A friend of mine informed my FH about these boards who in turn passed them on to me. I have been addicted ever since. I received lots of wonderful useful information and I thought that once I went on my trip I would post a trip report and that would be the end of it. I have now been back from my trip for almost a week and I visit the DISBoards even more than when I left. I know I haven't been here long, I just don't remember my life without the DIS. At this point I am not sure if I even want to.

Plus, why stop coming? FH and I have already started planning for our next trip! I can't wait, I can't wait!!!!

It's good to know that I am not alone here. Thank you for your support.

 

[2xcited2slp]

hi, am an 2xcited2slp and i am a new disaholic.

the person who told me about this board said that a person could spend hours on it. i thought to myself "nah", that won't be me. i have now told them that they created a monster.

last friday i could not wait to get home from MY birthday dinner to see what was going on here.

two nights ago i stayed up until 4am (yes, you read correctly) reading a funny, old and closed trip report and i am still not finished reading it.

i am a grown woman. i know better.

i made myself clean my kitchen or no disboards. it was supposed to be done before but i had to get my ticker and signature setup. i needed it to be "pretty".

i am obsessed, yes, obsessed you see.

 

[Aidensmom]

I have caught myself several times referring to my husband as "my DH" in real life conversations. I need help.

 

[tmt martins]

I have caught myself several times referring to my husband as "my DH" in real life conversations. I need help.

Thats real bad if my DW called me a DH is public she would be in real trouble for saying a bad word (dh= Richard cranium)

 

[kimkarli]

My name is Kim, and I too am a DIS-aholic!! I started the same way looking for info and tips. I don't even recall how I found DIS in the first place, but boy am I glad I did. My family rolls their eyes when I tell them about something, "I read on the boards." I have to check in numerous times a day. In fact I SHOULD be in bed right now, but no I'm reading and posting on DIS!! I think all new comers should get the warning that it is highly addictive, but i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!