Rush Obsession

[savagegrace26]

Healthy or Unhealthy?

 

Yes, being consumed with Rush is better than being consumed with alcohol or cocaine...but when is it too much?

 

Is there ever a point where it interferes with your life or does it just enhance it?

[savagegrace26]

What are the Signs of Rushaholism?

1. Do you listen to or talk about Rush heavily when you are disappointed, under pressure or have had a quarrel with someone? Yes No

2. Can you handle more Rush now than when you first started to listen to Rush? Yes No

3. Have you ever been unable to remember part of the previous evening because of Rush? Yes No

4. When listening to Rush with other people, do you try to listen to more Rush when others won’t know about it? Yes No

5. Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable if Rush is not available? Yes No

6. Are you more in a hurry to get your first taste of Rush of the day than you used to be? Yes No

7. Do you sometimes feel a little guilty about your Rush-related activities? Yes No

8. Has a family member or close friend express concern or complained about your indulgence in Rush? Yes No

9. Have you been having more memory “blackouts” recently because of Rush? Yes No

10. Do you often want to continue listening to Rush after your friends say they’ve had enough? Yes No

11. Do you usually have a reason for the occasions when you listen to Rush heavily? Yes No

12. When you’re not listening to or discussing Rush, do you sometimes regret things you did or said while listening to or discussing Rush? Yes No

13. Have you tried switching bands, or following different plans to control your Rush habits? Yes No

14. Have you sometimes failed to keep promises you made to yourself about controlling or cutting down on Rush-related activities? Yes No

15. Have you ever had a DWR (driving while Rushed) or DUR (driving under the influence of Rush) violation, or any other legal problem related to your Rush habits? Yes No

16. Do you try to avoid family or close friends just so you can listen to Rush or post on a Rush internet forum? Yes No

17. Are you having more financial, work, school, and/or family problems as a result of Rush indulgence? Yes No

18. Has your physician ever advised you to cut down on your Rush? Yes No

19. Do you eat very little or irregularly during the periods when you are indulging in Rush? Yes No

20. Do you sometimes have the “shakes” in the morning and find that it helps to have a “little” taste of Rush? Yes No

21. Have you recently noticed that you can’t listen to Rush as much as you used to? Yes No

22. Do you sometimes listen to Rush or post on a Rush forun for several days at a time? Yes No

23. After periods of listening to Rush do you sometimes see or hear things that aren’t there? Yes No

24. Have you ever gone to anyone for help about your Rush habits? Yes No

25. Do you ever feel depressed or anxious before, during or after periods of heavy Rush indulgence? Yes No

26. Have any of your blood relatives ever had a problem with Rush? Yes No

Edited September 24, 2014 by savagegrace26

[savagegrace26]

27. Have you ever spent more money on Rush-related merchandise than you could reasonably afford? Yes No

28. Have you ever committed theft or robbery to support your Rush habit? Yes No

29. Have you ever felt that you've spent too much time on a Rush-related internet forum? Yes No

30. Have you ever had Rush-related dreams? Yes No

31. Do you have erotic fantasies concerning any member of the band Rush? Yes No

32. Do you have an internet handle that is either "Spaghetti Lee" or "GeminiRising? Yes No

[troutman]

:digi: :hail: :hail: :hail: :smoke: :smoke: :smoke: :givebeer:

[bathory]

I used to pretend to be geddy on another forum

[savagegrace26]

33. Does your average yearly post-count on a Rush-related internet forum exceed 25 posts per day? Yes No

34. Are you "savagegrace26"? Yes No

[savagegrace26]

35. Have you ever falsely impersonated a member of the band Rush on an internet forum? Yes No Edited September 24, 2014 by savagegrace26

[savagegrace26]

36. Is your name "Solaris BlueRaven"? Yes No

37. Do you read every Neil Peart blog post thoroughly? Yes No

Edited September 24, 2014 by savagegrace26

[savagegrace26]

38. Do you read have Rush-Tourette's: do you randomly and uncontrollably recite Rush lyrics at inappropriate times or places? Yes No

39. Do you have Alien Air-Drumming Syndrome: do you air-drum uncontrollably for no apparent reason? Yes No

Edited September 24, 2014 by savagegrace26

[Lorraine]

I can't get Hemispheres out of my head.

 

Where does that put me on the obsession scale?

 

Perhaps we can start a Rush Anonymous group.

 

Hello everyone! My name is Lorraine, and I am a Rushaholic!!!

 

 

Everyone: Hi, Lorraine!!!!!

[KennyLee]

I can't get Hemispheres out of my head.

 

Where does that put me on the obsession scale?

 

Definitely puts you in good light with me!! :ebert:

[Lorraine]

30. Have you ever had Rush-related dreams? Yes No

 

Yes. I had one last night about Geddy and we were discussing bank accounts.

[Cygnus 2112]

I came to this forum seeking support for my Rush addiction. You guys only made me more of a Rushaholic.

[Lorraine]

I came to this forum seeking support for my Rush addiction. You guys only made me more of a Rushaholic.

 

Enablers!!

[Narps]

My "obsession" would only show itself in me being here and all my Rush shirts and hats. Truth be told for me anyway "this" is as much a social gathering as a Rush one.....

[Lorraine]

My "obsession" would only show itself in me being here and all my Rush shirts and hats. Truth be told for me anyway "this" is as much a social gathering as a Rush one.....

 

Mr. Narpski, it sounds to me like there might be a bit of denial going on? Hmmm???

[Narps]

My "obsession" would only show itself in me being here and all my Rush shirts and hats. Truth be told for me anyway "this" is as much a social gathering as a Rush one.....

 

Mr. Narpski, it sounds to me like there might be a bit of denial going on? Hmmm???

I thought that was just a river somewhere?..... :) Edited September 24, 2014 by Narpski

[Lorraine]

My "obsession" would only show itself in me being here and all my Rush shirts and hats. Truth be told for me anyway "this" is as much a social gathering as a Rush one.....

 

Mr. Narpski, it sounds to me like there might be a bit of denial going on? Hmmm???

I thought that was just a river somewhere?..... :)

 

We're going to put you in another ward in the rehab.

[Narps]

My "obsession" would only show itself in me being here and all my Rush shirts and hats. Truth be told for me anyway "this" is as much a social gathering as a Rush one.....

 

Mr. Narpski, it sounds to me like there might be a bit of denial going on? Hmmm???

I thought that was just a river somewhere?..... :)

 

We're going to put you in another ward in the rehab.

At least you "got it". I didn't expect to young folk too...

[Narps]

My "obsession" would only show itself in me being here and all my Rush shirts and hats. Truth be told for me anyway "this" is as much a social gathering as a Rush one.....

 

Mr. Narpski, it sounds to me like there might be a bit of denial going on? Hmmm???

I thought that was just a river somewhere?..... :)

 

We're going to put you in another ward in the rehab.

Around the clock nurses?.... :drool:

[Lorraine]

My "obsession" would only show itself in me being here and all my Rush shirts and hats. Truth be told for me anyway "this" is as much a social gathering as a Rush one.....

 

Mr. Narpski, it sounds to me like there might be a bit of denial going on? Hmmm???

I thought that was just a river somewhere?..... :)

 

We're going to put you in another ward in the rehab.

Around the clock nurses?.... :drool:

 

With hypos. Don't get too excited.

[Narps]

My "obsession" would only show itself in me being here and all my Rush shirts and hats. Truth be told for me anyway "this" is as much a social gathering as a Rush one.....

 

Mr. Narpski, it sounds to me like there might be a bit of denial going on? Hmmm???

I thought that was just a river somewhere?..... :)

 

We're going to put you in another ward in the rehab.

Around the clock nurses?.... :drool:

 

With hypos. Don't get too excited.

:laughing guy:

[G Lee]

That assessment test is hilarious.

 

I don't think my addiction/obsession with Rush is any worse than any other I get into. Tis my pattern, tis a harmless one, and it brings me much joy :cheerleader: .

[len(songs)]

I fit 2, 13, 29, and 33...

[KennyLee]

I'm an addict but it is healthy.

 

Example: My 5 year old has been obsessed with hockey since he could walk (and then skate before he turned 2). All he did was skate, stick handle shoot. Then he started playing travel hockey at 3 years old. Obsessed? Hell yes. I think all young kids are but it is usually obsessed with dinosaurs, or coloring or Pokemon crap. Things they absolutely hate when they turn 10. At least his obession will build skills he'll have his whole life.

 

My point? Just because you're obsessed does not make it unhealthy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think that was my point.