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What is wrong with me and my wood addiction...lol?

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    Spare me the jokes..lol. So I’ve discovered that I can’t stop refreshing FB looking for free wood offers. What is wrong with me? I have an 11 acre wooded property with plenty of down trees that need to be pulled out but I can’t stop the sensation I get pulling up to another property and not knowing what to expect. I love working out and pulling wood off other people property. When i miss a load, I get depressed. It’s like my CrossFit. I’ve got a chord lined up 45 miles away tomorrow. This forum is my therapy. Do I need help?


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    cigarsmokingzombie, Mar 22, 2019
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    Maybe a little....where is the wood located....:thumbs::tractor::woodsign::saw::stacker::stack:
    That is a fair distance to go. I passed up some that was about 60 miles, sure didn't want to...
     
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    I meant professional psychiatric help!


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    cigarsmokingzombie, Mar 22, 2019
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    This is mulberry wood and I have 3 friends coming who support my crazy wood
    Habit. I use it to heat my house so not so crazy.


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    cigarsmokingzombie, Mar 22, 2019
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    You need help for sure. A bigger truck/trailer, more saws, a tractor, someone(s) to help c/s/s the firewood etc. Otherwise I think you're just fine. :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Naw….you're OK. Seems normal behavior for me!


    Now, about your handle cigarsmokingzombie Just what kind do you favor? There is a cigar thread on here BTW.

    Cigars??



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    What is wrong with you? You're a firewood hoarder, nothing wrong with that. Welcome to the club.
     
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    If this affects your daily life and ability to function, yes i would get help. There is absolutely nothing wrong with seeking professional help. You are wise enough to recognize this and admit it. I used to have the same issue on ebay. If i missed out it would bother me. I finally said, there will be more deals and eventually there is. My GF has been a great help to me.
    Ive missed out on wood scores many times, but will reassure myself "there will be more". Like my GF says "its just wood"
     
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    In all seriousness buZZsaw BRAD is right. You are not alone and if you feel it is affecting your life in a negative way do something about it. Some can overcome addictions on their own while others may need a little help. I found myself spending more and more time playing a video game and eventually realised I was wasting way to much time. I was able to just stop playing all together and don't miss it one bit.
     
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    probably more of a hobby than an obsession
    although you might conceivably be having a problem with Facebook Addiction Disorder.
    For that you should seek help.
     
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    Favorite cigar is the Herrera Esteli original but I smoke all kinds mostly Nicaraguan.


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    Glad to know I’m not the only one with this problem! I’ll send pics of what I scrounge up tomorrow:
    - mulberry
    - maple
    - apple

    Whoooo!


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    If it's affecting other aspects of your life it's an addiction. I had a terrible alcohol addiction that affected my life to the point of jail stints and losing loved ones. I've replaced the alcohol with wood as corny as that sounds. I look at it like this. The wood doesn't make me do things I regret or don't remember doing. Doesn't make me act like an idiot or get mean. Instead of pizzing away money I can turn wood into money. Instead of feeling like crap everyday I feel good and healthy from the work involved. I use one addiction as therapy for another. Hoard on!
     
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    Glad that worked out for you.
     
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    My recent scrounges for Past 3 weeks.


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    Nice hauls, nice dump trailer with lift gate too. Welcome to the group.
     
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    Wish that was my trailer. My buddy is called McGuyver and he’s got every man toy u could imagine. I call it cheating.


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    Last haul of the day some cherry, maple
    And a little apple.[​IMG]


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    Nice wood and a sweet truck.
     
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