Compulsive Behavior Disorders
If you’re reading this at 2 a.m., searching for answers about a behavior you can’t seem to stop — or watching someone you love trapped in patterns that don’t make sense — you’re not alone. Compulsive behavior disorders affect millions of people, and the confusion, shame, and exhaustion they cause are very real. Obsessive compulsive […]
Understanding Process Addictions: Shopping, Gambling, Internet and More
Process addiction, also called behavioral addiction, is characterized by an overwhelming impulse to engage in a certain behavior despite negative consequences. While involved in the behavior, the individual experiences an elevated mood often followed by a sense of shame or guilt once the behavior ends. Common process addictions include shopping, gambling, sexual activity, video game […]
The Dangers of Over Exercising and Supplement Use
Regular exercise provides a wide range of benefits, including physical fitness, improved mental health, and a reduced risk of some serious diseases. However, too much exercise can cause physical and mental harm. This is also true for supplements. Reasonable doses of certain vitamins and other supplements support good health, but what you take and how […]
Understanding Shopping Addiction
Those with a shopping addiction exhibit a pattern of compulsive shopping that consumes much of their time, negatively impacts their personal relationships, and often causes financial problems. They cannot stop the addictive behavior, even when they want to do so. Compulsive shopping may be used to block feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, or other negative […]