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ADDICTIONS - THREAD #2
GAMBLING! SHOPPING! SOCIAL MEDIA! GAMING!
Addictions to these things are called "behavioral addictions" in contrast to substance-use addictions.
Addictions thread 1:
https://twitter.com/nnalinas/status/1315434838833410052?s=19
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GAMBLING! SHOPPING! SOCIAL MEDIA! GAMING!
Addictions to these things are called "behavioral addictions" in contrast to substance-use addictions.
Addictions thread 1:
https://twitter.com/nnalinas/status/1315434838833410052?s=19
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Behavioral addictions include a
compulsive impulse,
a lack of interest in other activities, and
adverse mental repercussions when stopping the activity.
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compulsive impulse, a lack of interest in other activities, and adverse mental repercussions when stopping the activity.2/9
Similar to substance-use addiction,
Our happy neurotransmitter, dopamine, floods our brain
When engaging in these behaviors. (Gambling, shopping, twitter, etc.)
Most people are able to control their behavioral impulses, but
Others are more prone to addiction.
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Our happy neurotransmitter, dopamine, floods our brain
When engaging in these behaviors. (Gambling, shopping, twitter, etc.)
Most people are able to control their behavioral impulses, but
Others are more prone to addiction.
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Dopamine is usually a wonderful neurotransmitter.
The brain releases it upon pleasurable, natural activities.
But we can become overly dependent on triggering the dopamine reward
And have difficulty avoiding the troublesome behaviors.
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The brain releases it upon pleasurable, natural activities.
But we can become overly dependent on triggering the dopamine reward
And have difficulty avoiding the troublesome behaviors.
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If your gambling or Twitter use affects your job, family, or personal life,
And/or if you are experiencing guilt or poor self care due to your "habit"
You probably need to deal with your addiction.
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And/or if you are experiencing guilt or poor self care due to your "habit"
You probably need to deal with your addiction.
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Factors that may predispose individuals to addictions:
Genetic factors (family members with mental health or substance use disorders)
Adverse Childhood Events (this will need another thread!)
Other trauma or mental health issues.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3164585/
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Genetic factors (family members with mental health or substance use disorders)Adverse Childhood Events (this will need another thread!)Other trauma or mental health issues.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3164585/
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Also,
Feeling
unfulfilled
purposeless,
and having low self esteem will set you up for addiction.
Cheap dopamine can be hard to resist when you are down.
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Feeling
unfulfilledpurposeless, and having low self esteem will set you up for addiction.Cheap dopamine can be hard to resist when you are down.
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The brain dysfunction with behavioral addiction is similar to that of substance use addictions as shown on MRI's. But medication therapy is not as common for behavioral addiction as it is for substance use disorders.8/9
Help for behavioral addictions can include:
-12-step programs
-CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
-Counseling for root of underlying issues.
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-12-step programs
-CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
-Counseling for root of underlying issues.
If you are seeing this thread, you've come to the right place.
This corner of Twitter will improve your fitness, finances, & life.
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