Top 10 Bad Addictions

Do you have some dark secret addiction? If yea, you need to seek medical help at once before it gets beyond control and plays havoc with your relationship and work responsibilities. You might try to keep these addictions of the modern world under wraps but they will reflect show in your behavior. Perhaps you made some New Year affirmations to break these bad habits but it is easier said than done. As you know, it is easier to get into them but almost impossible to shake them off.

Let us take a look at some of the top addictions that we see all around us.

Drugs

This is perhaps top in list of addictions. And it is wrong to think that only those with troubles and weak mind are the main victims. Anyone can get into drug addiction. We are living in times of high stress. While some stake to drugs to escape the pains of life, other do it just for fun or experimentation. What they don’t realize is that they have already taken the first step to the dark and suffering world of drugs and from where it is going to be very difficult to come out. Drug addiction is on the rise inspire of strict measures taken by the legal authorities all over the world. Drug addiction can lead to sepias health ailments and in extreme case even cause death.

Nicotine

Nicotine addiction too is on the rise in our so called modern world. One mat think it is ok to make a few puffs but little do they know that they are harming not only their own health but also those around them. This is especially bad for the infants and children with parents who smoke. It gets increasingly tough to get past the nicotine addiction and quit smoking. Those addicted to nicotine rely on nicotine gum and nicotine replacement patches to help them in quitting smoking. Nicotine addiction is the chief cause of lung cancer, cancer of the esophagus and the main contributors to heart attacks.

Pornography Abuse

Pornography is a controversial subject as some people might view it negatively while some may claim it is a natural manifestation of human sexuality. But when pornography becomes an addiction it can lead to major problems in relationships and can be very unhealthy for the person. And with the porn material easily accessible on the web, an increasing number of people are getting addicted to Pornography. Pornography abuse can hijack the brain and turn one into a senseless sheep.

Gambling

Gambling too is  developing into a serious addiction with most people, as now they can access it anytime and anywhere, thanks to the permeation of web.  With countless casinos operating online, it is not easy to resist the lure of gambling and most of these casinos offer free money for the players to gamble.  The addicted gambler believes strongly that if he gambles one more time, he is surely going to win and soon they get lost in this repeated pattern. Addiction to gambling can leave negative impacts on the gambler. He keeps losing not only his money but also his family and relationships.

Internet

Just look around and you will find most of the people glued on to their laptop or pc for endless hours. Sure may of them might be involved in some serious projects and office work, but there are an increasing number of people, comprising of both adults, teenagers and children, who keep surfing on the web for just like that and with no real aim. Many individuals are seen to spend more etyma with heir lap top than with their families.

Sex Addiction

You may not be aware but you may have a sex addict living in your family. Addiction to sex can cost one his family, primary relationship and possibly his life. They are always looking for something different or more and are generally not satisfied with one relationship. They have multiple affairs with multiple partners and do not feel close to any of them. Moreover, they will inevitably get sexually transmitted diseases.

Shopping Addiction

Shopping is a compulsive addiction with some. Many people just love to shop and are living in dangerous zones. They seem to have lost the touch with reality and shop so such extremes  that  often they fall under heavy debts and do not know how to come out of the situation. They might also loose their families or have to deal with broken relationships.

Binge Eating

Binge eating can be addictive and very unhealthy. Most people dealing with this addiction often look for comfort in food and consume huge amounts of food in a short period of time. Needless to say, they have to deal with obesity and other ailments. Binge eaters do not eat when they are hungry but eat whenever they feel their feelings are getting out of control. They start gorging on food when feeling sad or guilty. Psychiatric abnormalities lead to these eating disorders which are on an alarming rise in our society.

Computer Gaming addiction

While it is perfectly fine to enjoy a couple of computer games every now and then, but playing them for almost all the time and every day means signs of trouble. Computer games are available in planet and of all kinds. Most of these games can be played for free any time of the day or night on web.  If you see a family member engrossed in computer games all the times, neglecting his responsibilities then he is already an addict or well on his way to become one.

Bulimia Nervosa

An increasing number of people of both sexes, especially women in the age range of early teens to mid-thirties suffer from Bulimia. These addicts get caught in the vicious cycle of bingeing and purging, little knowing that it can cost them their life. These addictions often occur as a reaction to self-criticism, depression, boredom or drastic dieting.

It is important for us to be aware of these addictions and keep away from them to lead a normal life full of sanity.