Some bad habits are so normalized in our society that many people tend to forget just how big of an addiction they really are. However, when someone online asked netizens to name these things, there wasnât a lack of those who came through, as answer after answer poured in. Scroll down to see what they wrote!
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However, none of that is really true. We canât really call something an addiction or dependence if it is what our bodies and brains function on and couldnât survive without. So, what does the word âaddictionâ really mean?
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On the other hand, there is another similar thing known as dependency. It occurs when the personâs body adapts to a substanceâs presence and exhibits withdrawal symptoms once the usage is reduced or ends too abruptly.
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Unlike people suffering from addiction, those with a dependency may not find it difficult to control their behavior and could even feel indifferent towards the thing theyâre using, but since their body has adapted to having that substance present, negative effects can be felt when itâs no longer found in the usual quantities.
And yet, itâs not always about substances. For example, nowadays, a lot of people are addicted to comfort, which, according to Lisa Haisha of the Insurance Journal, means that a person stays in a situation that makes them unhappy and doesnât attempt to make any change despite being fully aware of this.
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Begin by preparing. Think about what your next steps will be and what youâll need to achieve them. This could mean finding social support, eliminating triggers, or even setting up a certain date for when youâll do it.
Next, talk to your doctor and consider medications. Some addictions can be really difficult to rid yourself of, and there is medicine that can make the process a whole lot easier.
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Moreover, find yourself some distractions. Keeping busy is the best way to distract yourself from seeking the things you shouldnât.
And lastly, donât feel afraid or ashamed to get help. Involve your friends, family, or even medical professionals, who will walk by your side every step of the way, making the process a lot smoother and challenges a lot easier to beat.
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What did you think about this article? What normalized addiction would you add to the list? Tell us all about it in the comments below!
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