Goreygirl
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Hi all
Just thought i'd share this as thought it might be helpful .. particularly to those who are giving out to themselves for self-sabotage / bingeing / falling off the wagon.
" There are many common characteristics among the various addictive behaviors:
[SIZE=+1] 1. The person becomes obsessed (constantly thinks of) the object, activity, or substance.[/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 2. They will seek it out, or engage in the behaivor even though it is causing harm (physical problems, poor work or study performance, problems with friends, family, fellow workers). [/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 3. The person will compulsively engage in the activity, that is, do the activity over and over even if he/she does not want to and find it difficult to stop.[/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 4. Upon cessation of the activity, withdrawal symptoms often occur. These can include irritability, craving, restlessness or depression. [/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 5. The person does not appear to have control as to when, how long, or how much he or she will continue the behavior (loss of control). (They drink 6 beers when they only wanted one, buy 8 pairs of shoes when they only needed a belt, ate the whole box of cookies, etc).[/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 6. He/she often denies problems resulting from his/her engagement in the behavior, even though others can see the negative effects. [/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 7. Person hides the behavior after family or close friends have mentioned their concern. (hides food under beds, alcohol bottles in closets, doesn't show spouse credit card bills, etc).[/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 8. Many individuals with addictive behaviors report a blackout for the time they were engaging in the behavior (don't remember how much or what they bought, how much the lost gambeling, how many miles they ran on a sore foot, what they did at the party when drinking)[/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 9.Depression is common in individuals with addictive behaviors. That is why it is important to make an appointment with a physician to find out what is going on. [/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE][SIZE=+1] 10. Individuals with addictive behaviors often have low self esteem, feel anxious if the do not have control over their environment, and come from psychologically or physically abusive families.[/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE] "
from What are addictive behaviors ?
Gg
Just thought i'd share this as thought it might be helpful .. particularly to those who are giving out to themselves for self-sabotage / bingeing / falling off the wagon.
" There are many common characteristics among the various addictive behaviors:
[SIZE=+1] 1. The person becomes obsessed (constantly thinks of) the object, activity, or substance.[/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 2. They will seek it out, or engage in the behaivor even though it is causing harm (physical problems, poor work or study performance, problems with friends, family, fellow workers). [/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 3. The person will compulsively engage in the activity, that is, do the activity over and over even if he/she does not want to and find it difficult to stop.[/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 4. Upon cessation of the activity, withdrawal symptoms often occur. These can include irritability, craving, restlessness or depression. [/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 5. The person does not appear to have control as to when, how long, or how much he or she will continue the behavior (loss of control). (They drink 6 beers when they only wanted one, buy 8 pairs of shoes when they only needed a belt, ate the whole box of cookies, etc).[/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 6. He/she often denies problems resulting from his/her engagement in the behavior, even though others can see the negative effects. [/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 7. Person hides the behavior after family or close friends have mentioned their concern. (hides food under beds, alcohol bottles in closets, doesn't show spouse credit card bills, etc).[/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 8. Many individuals with addictive behaviors report a blackout for the time they were engaging in the behavior (don't remember how much or what they bought, how much the lost gambeling, how many miles they ran on a sore foot, what they did at the party when drinking)[/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1] 9.Depression is common in individuals with addictive behaviors. That is why it is important to make an appointment with a physician to find out what is going on. [/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE][SIZE=+1] 10. Individuals with addictive behaviors often have low self esteem, feel anxious if the do not have control over their environment, and come from psychologically or physically abusive families.[/SIZE][SIZE=+1][/SIZE] "
from What are addictive behaviors ?
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