8 Common Behavioural Addictions

1. 8 Common Behavioural Addictions

2. Behavioural Addictions Behavioural addictions are when individuals continue to do something, even when they know that it is incorrect and can lead to negative consequences.

3. 8 Common Behavioural Addictions Here are the 8 most common behavioural addictions: • Gambling Addiction • Sexual Addiction • Internet Addiction • Spending Disorder • Gaming Addiction • Work Addiction • Eating Disorder • Risky Behavior

4. Gambling Addiction • Gambling is a behavioural addiction that closely resembles drug and alcohol addiction. According to the American Psychiatric Association, it is classified as an addictive disorder. • The treatment for gambling disorder is very similar to the therapy settings of alcohol and drug de-addiction. 

5. Sexual Addiction • A symptom of compulsive sexual behaviour disorder is porn addiction. • Many patients watch porn at a very young age and then continue to habitually view pornography until it results in negative consequences. 

6. Internet Addiction • Some people spend about 11 hours of the day on the web. These are internet addicts and face negative repercussions at work and at home. 

7. Spending Disorder • Buying a new pair of dresses, shoes or treating yourself to something new because you deserve it arouses a good feeling. • But some people spend money to the point that they cannot stop. And this behaviour can result in unpayable debt, bankruptcy, and sometimes homelessness. 

8. Gaming Addiction • Persistent and recurrent use of internet games, and thinking about gaming during other activities are signs of gaming addiction. 

9. Work Addiction • This behavioural addiction, also known as workaholism, is a serious mental health condition. It refers to the compulsive inability to stop working with a focus on success. Some workaholics work in excess to escape a physical, emotional, or mental crisis. 

10. Eating Disorder • A person with a compulsive eating disorder might binge or purge until they begin to feel sick, and in some cases, ashamed. 

11. Risky Behavior • Thrill-seekers have symptoms similar to drug addicts. They experience a rush from rock climbing or skydiving. However, after a while, they need even more adventurous activities to go through the same level of excitement. 

12. General Addiction Treatment • Serene Life Hospital offers alcohol de-addiction therapies, rehabilitation treatment, detoxification, and other general behaviour therapies to help individuals get rid of such challenges. 

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