Dependence is a behavioral disorder that manifests itself through the inadequate satisfaction of human needs and can be created by any action that creates the desired effect, is constantly repeated and becomes a goal for itself. When performing the activity which is causing the addiction, serotonin and adrenaline secretion in the brain are increasing, which further leads to a change in mood and emotional state. If a particular activity is performed often, that leads to the increased tolerance, apropos the need of the organism to increase the intensity and duration of the activity, in order to achieve the desired effect.
Non-chemical addiction does not involve the input of a substance into the body and can occur in a variety of forms, such as
gambling addiction,
internet addiction, food addiction, shopping, sex, work, video games, etc.
All dependencies have the following characteristics:
(I am mainly pointing toward the gambling addiction in this thread)
Execution of a specific activity that led to the dependence which has been created over a long period of time or longer than planned.
The existence of a constant desire and the need for a certain action to be performed.
One or more attempts to make certain behavior from which the addiction is created to be stopped, reduced or controlled.
Conducting more and more time in carrying out certain activities, planning or recovering from the consequences of the same.
Preoccupation with the action from which the addiction was created and the preparations for its execution.
Ignoring of the other obligations such as work, school, or family.
Isolation from family and friends, in order for the activity to be done without their knowledge about it.
Continuous performance of certain activities, despite the awareness of their negative consequences.
Increasing the frequency and intensity of engagement with a particular activity, in order to achieve the same effect.
The occurrence of abstinence syndrome (a set of unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms such as restlessness, irritation, insomnia, headache, loss of appetite) after cessation of activity from which addiction has been created.
My question is -
Which characteristics are characterizing you?
