Diagnosed when an individual engages in the overuse or abuse to the extent that they experience negative consequences.
“process whereby a behavior, that can function both to produce pleasure and to provide escape from internal discomfort, [and] is employed in a pattern characterized by (failure to control the behavior (powerlessness) and continuation of the behavior despite significant negative consequences (unmanageability).”
Some signs of “P” addiction can include:
• An inability to stop the behavior(s) and use despite previous attempts to do so
• Anger or irritability if asked to stop
• Hiding or attempting to keep secret all or a part of the time
• Living a double or secret life related to use
• Continuing the behavior despite obvious consequences, such as a relationship or job loss
• Getting lost in the use (i.e., spending more time than intended, losing time)
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***Disclaimer.. this post was meant to be humorous ( if you like that sort of thing?) .. HOWEVER… addiction of ANY kind is NOT a joke. If you need help with an addiction… please reach out to someone .
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