What Are the Symptoms of Psychological Addiction and How Long Do They Last?
Question by Chris: What are the symptoms of psychological addiction and how long do they last?
I think that I am psychologically addicted to a substance that I am trying to quit and would like to know the symptoms of psychological addiction.
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Answer by DeAnne
The brain is a very complicated and delicate thing. It can get messed up and be unable to produce any or enough serotonin. This is called a chemical imbalance which is easily treated, very common and nothing to be ashamed of.
It can cause depression, anxiety, panic, obsession, self harm/self hatred, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, sleeping problems, aggression/rage, anger, phobias, fears, addictions….
Tell a dr. about all this and ask for anti-depressants. Zoloft/Sertraline is a good one; most people thrive on it and it has no side effects. With antidepressants, you will be much better, happier, calmer, confident, relaxed and feel normal. What a difference it makes!
According to nearly everyone who’s been to therapists, they don’t help much. They aren’t even allowed to prescribe appropriate meds to help you get better. Don’t stop taking the meds once you start to feel better. You need them, so stay on them.
Answer by Katra
Psychological and physical dependence are very closely related, and most often intertwined. Psychological dependence occurs when a person feels as though they “need” a particular substance to function normally. This is also when physiological addiction begins to occur as well because the brain and the body start to adjust to the constant source of the substance and begin to adapt to its effects. Over time, more and more of the substance is necessary to achieve the original response because the body has begun to build up a tolerance to the substance.
Psychological addition is a very dangerous thing because it leads very quickly to physical addiction. If you feel like you are psychologically addicted to some substance I highly recommend seeing a doctor or checking yourself into a rehab program before you do serious harm to yourself or the people that you love.
Addiction- A Psychological Perspective- — Once you take drugs, its GG no re. Don’t take drugs.
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