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scottywiper

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My name is Swiper, I am a Northaholic and it has been one day since my last trangression.
Watching North is like an addiction - I knew yesterday we had no hope and yet planned my day around it. Sat on couch limply for two hours for one Josh Walker mark, one Hayden piece of courage and a couple of rudimentary goals. At no point did I think we could win and at quarter time was just hoping to see a goal or two. Barely any highlights at all and little to get excited about.
And yet I will almost certainly do it all again next week. And it will likely be the same painful experience.
I think I need help!
 

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Yeah I think I might be on the wagon for the Carlton game.

Gonna cite mental fatigue and take a week or two off.
 
Hi my name is Sherm, like Swiper I live in COVID-free WA and love the Roos.

I now know what it feels like to be a Carlton supporter as we’ve hit rock bottom.
However its only been a couple of weeks that Ive felt like this, those flogs have been RB for the past 20 years..

I also know if we exit the deadwood, get two or three top draftees and some decent trades/free agents, plug them into a healthy list including a fit Larkey, Cunners, LDU and TT we’ll be back.

Strapping myself in for some more hurt in 2020 but seeing Phillips and/or Hollands in the Royal Blue and White next year will take away the pain.
 
I know it’s bad for me. I know my behavior when high on North is not a good role model for my kids. But I just can’t help myself. I need help.

I remember when I first started taking North it was such a good high. But now, it’s just become an addiction that I know is not good for me. I just keeping looking for that euphoria one more time.

I need help.
 
Shermanator said:
Hi my name is Sherm, like Swiper I live in COVID-free WA and love the Roos.

I now know what it feels like to be a Carlton supporter as we’ve hit rock bottom.
However its only been a couple of weeks that Ive felt like this, those flogs have been RB for the past 20 years..

I also know if we exit the deadwood, get two or three top draftees and some decent trades/free agents, plug them into a healthy list including a fit Larkey, Cunners, LDU and TT we’ll be back.

Strapping myself in for some more hurt in 2020 but seeing Phillips and/or Hollands in the Royal Blue and White next year will take away the pain.
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Welcome Sherm.
I am worried that your belief that the next hit will be different shows the addiction has taken a deep hold.
 
kangatime said:
I know it’s bad for me. I know my behavior when high on North is not a good role model for my kids. But I just can’t help myself. I need help.

I remember when I first started taking North it was such a good high. But now, it’s just become an addiction that I know is not good for me. I just keeping looking for that euphoria one more time.

I need help.
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Welcome Mav.
 
I was once northaholic , but swapped it for sex addiction .

oh well at least when I’m having sex I’m not the one left disappointed. So it beats footy hands down 🤷‍♂️

oh I don’t want help though. I work through this myself 👍.

You or we build ourselves up every year and it grows to levels of expectation that leave us disappointed.

we need to stop rating intra club victories preseason as benchmark for success . Bonar was great in those hit outs, of course he was, he was playing us .

Good thread though 👍
 
My name is Hojuman. I am a Northaholic. I hadn't had a game for 3 weeks after an intervention by my wife but fell off the wagon yesterday.

I feel ashamed but know l am not alone. This is a cry for help.

I now refer to myself when asked as a " long suffering North supporter " l have hit rock bottom.
 

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The acurate one said:
I was once northaholic , but swapped it for sex addiction .

oh well at least when I’m having sex I’m not the one left disappointed. So it beats footy hands down 🤷‍♂️

oh I don’t want help though. I work through this myself 👍.

You or we build ourselves up every year and it grows to levels of expectation that leave us disappointed.

we need to stop rating intra club victories preseason as benchmark for success . Bonar was great in those hit outs, of course he was, he was playing us .

Good thread though 👍
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Welcome TAO
 
Hojuman said:
My name is Hojuman. I am a Northaholic. I hadn't had a game for 3 weeks after an intervention by my wife but fell off the wagon yesterday.

I feel ashamed but know l am not alone. This is a cry for help.

I now refer to myself when asked as a " long suffering North supporter " l have hit rock bottom.
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Welcome Homer Junior.
 
Soft Downhill Skier said:
I got an endorphin rush from watching a limited young backman hold a forward with a broken hand to a few kicks. I might even watch a twitter highlight video if it comes up. Perhaps, even a couple of times.
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Welcome SDS. You have come to right place. You are among friends now.
 
I am on this website not even 12 hours after the loss last night.
Nothing will change the result. The feeling. The anger.

It’s a real disease. An illness. And we do it all again in six days time in prime lockdown. 2020 is the worst year of my adult life.
 
Firstly I am old school. First game 1975 GF.. I have followed in good times are bad. I know about poor old NM and the history of club given to me by Grandparents. I have relatives who have involved at club.. Maybe it is Covid 19 that is getting me down, because I.am at a low ebb with our football club. I had a really angry thought this morning. Either get people to the club who can run it successfully in 2020s enviroment or just close the doors. Sorry if i have offended anyone
 
Our tv antenna wasn’t working yesterday. I left my wife and kids home at about 7.00 and walked 4km to my parents house (both in their 70s) to watch it. Sneaking in to avoid Covid restrictions and ultimately endangering their lives in the process. Shamed. Embarrassed. It’s a new low even for me.
 
Ball Dont Lie said:
Our tv antenna wasn’t working yesterday. I left my wife and kids home at about 7.00 and walked 4km to my parents house (both in their 70s) to watch it. Sneaking in to avoid Covid restrictions and ultimately endangering their lives in the process. Shamed. Embarrassed. It’s a new low even for me.
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You have come to the right place.
Welcome BDL
 
Hi
I’m a part time Uber Driver,

In the last 2 weeks I’ve left all my Viber and WattsApp groups.
I found these groups as tremendous solace and support during these trying times of COVID.

I was communicating with friends from high school, uni, the cricket club and our poker club.

In all groups there was 1 commonality, I was the only Roos supporter, and it’s fair to say I’ve copped ALOT! So I deleted them. I can’t handle the truth and the constant barbs and harassment.

You guys , are the only thing I have left to anything that resembles friends.

I’m addicted to the Trade thread , when I see it bumped I get shivers, in anticipation of an ITK revelation .

I’m struggling

I need help


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