MENTAL HEALTH: ADDICTION
We aim to provide solutions to your problems so you can be more successful. We are a dedicated team of specially trained experts. We hope to provide you monthly mental health advice to keep your mind sharp & healthy. We hope this provides help when you are down, or extra motivation when you need it.
- Our mental health articles will aim to identify & solve:
- a) Anxiety.
- b) Depression.
- c) Self-esteem issues.
- d) Grief.
- e) Stress induced by any situation.
ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM THESE SYMPTOMS
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms: You just can’t stop the behaviour despite the negative consequences. You hide that you’re doing it. You find yourself being distracted with the substance or behaviour. You notice any changes in your mood, appetite and sleep.
Taking the substance or doing the behaviour more than you had intended.
The behaviour is now more important than the other parts of your life. You’re in denial about it. If you try to stop, withdrawal symptoms start to kick in.
YOU MAY BE SUFFERING FROM
You may be suffering from addiction. Addiction is a condition which is characterised by someone’s physical and mental persistent dependence to a particular behaviour or substance.
It is important to note that because this problem alters one’s brain chemistry,it is the basis of Substance Use and Behavioural Disorders which include substances like alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, prescription drugs and any other illicit drugs.
Addictive activities include gambling, gaming, shopping, etc. Basically if your behaviour is affecting your daily life and everything in it, you have a problem.
SOLUTION
You are not weak in accepting that you have a problem.
Great! Let’s help you to the road to recovery.
Take note of the signs, firstly.
Then educate yourself about the condition.
You’d be surprised at how much you don’t know because of the stigma attached to addiction.
After that, develop some coping skills i.e. mindfulness exercises, taking up a new hobby and so on.
