Tuesday 18 October 2011

OVERCOMING ADDICTION


Addiction can also be viewed as a continued involvement with a substance or activity despite the negative consequences associated with it. Pleasure and enjoyment would have originally been sought; however, over a period of time involvement with the substance or activity is needed to feel normal.





People turn there habit into addiction and at later phase they got stuck in a disaster where there is no way out. 


It is the perception towards the object of addiction for an addict that he is not addicted. One has to change his/her perceptions towards life and things to change the addictions.




Perception of the object needs to be change. 


There are so many addiction of a human nature starting from fast food to alcohol or to sex…. 
Many people who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction may eventually wind up with an addiction of a life time damages the god gifted body and spirit.
Like Wine is statistically associated with a decrease in death due to cardiovascular events such as heart failure.
But over dose of anything is harmful..


ALCOHOL:
Consumption leads to stimulation of the nervous system where the body feels calm but since the few minutes are desire to the end up for few minutes, ended up getting addiction.



Sex.. 
Sex addicts engage in distorted thinking of ten rationalizing & justifying their behavior and blaming others for problems.


Sexual addiction also associated with risk taking. A person with a sex addiction engages in various forms of sexual activity, despite the potential for negative and/ or dangerous consequences. In addiction to damaging the addict’s relationships and interfering with his or her work and social life, a sexual addiction also puts the person at risk for emotional & physical inquiry.




Behaviors associated with sexual addiction:-
1. Compulsive masturbation
2. Multiple affairs
3. Multiple or anonymous sexual partners and/or one night stand
4. Consistent use of pornography
5. Unsafe sex
6. Exhibitionism
7. Phone or cyber sex
8. Obsessive dating through personal ads
9. Sexual harassment


A person with a sex addiction gains little satisfaction from the sexual activity & no emotional bond with his or her sex partners.
Problem of sex addiction often leads to feeling of guilt and shame. 




Smoking:


 You may love your life or you may hate it, but unless you are suicidal you wouldn't want to risk it. I hope you agree. So I guess we have already agreed upon something within such a short acquaintance, that's a good start.


Smoking is defined as the act of smelling or inhaling the smoke of a substance, mostly tobacco. There are many reasons for doing so, the most common being cultural reasons or peer pressure. Cigarettes, pipes and hookahs are the most popular methods of smoking and hence also the most injurious smoking elements for health.
The human body knows that smoking is injurious to health; therefore, it tries to counter it at the start. That is why coughing, sore throat, nausea and other negative feelings are aroused in the body when a person tries to smoke the first time. People start with one drag and end up into addiction.




Many people who struggle with smoke addiction may eventually wind up with an addiction of a life time damages the god gifted body and spirit, hard to get out of it.


For many people struggling with addiction, the biggest and toughest step toward recovery is the very first one: deciding to make a change. It’s normal to feel conflicted about giving up your drug of choice, even when you realize it’s causing problems in your life. Change is never easy—and committing to sobriety involves changing many things, including:


the way you deal with stress
who you allow in your life
what you do in your free time
how you think about yourself




You may wonder if you’re really ready for all that change or if you have what it takes to quit. It’s okay if you’re torn. Recovering from addiction is a long process, one that requires time, commitment, motivation, and support. As you contemplate your situation, the following tips can help you make the decision.


Gambling takes many forms from playing the lottery to betting on horses to high-stakes casino betting. Many people enjoy some form of gambling as a fun, but infrequent hobby or pastime. However, some suffer from a gambling addiction that can wreak havoc on their personal and financial lives. 


When a person suffers from a gambling addiction, there are fewer outward signs than other addictions. A gambling addict may feel depressed and suffer mood swings, but unless their financial situation is an open book to others, their problem may be severe before anyone notices. For this reason, gambling addiction is often referred to as a "hidden" addiction.


Unlike an average person gambling for fun, a person suffering from a gambling addiction does not know when to quit. They gamble more than they can afford to lose. They might gamble their rent or mortgage payment, their grocery money, or even their entire life savings.


A moderate addiction to money may not always be hurtful; but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health.

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