Types of Addictions
Inability to control compulsive eating behaviors
Food Addiction
A person, place, or thing that prompts us to engage in an unwanted behavior
Eliminating prompts for unwanted behavior from your immediate environment
Removing triggers or "Make it Invisible"
One-on-one sessions with a licensed professional
Individual Counseling
Excessive financial investments that cause the individual distress or significant dysfunctions
Shopping Addiction or Oniomania
The unpleasant emotions of physical effects that results from stopping an activity alltogether
Withdrawal Symptoms
Rather than giving in to an urge, you ride it out like a surfer riding a wave
Urge surfing
Group multi-step model that promotes acceptance, surrendering of oneself, and relapse prevention
12-Step Program
Characterized by behaviors that include placing bets more frequently, betting larger amounts than intended, “chasing” losses by continually betting beyond the ability to pay
Gambling Addiction or "Problem Gambling"
When a person's involvement in the activity causes interpersonal, social, work, or school issues
Causing conflict / Life-interfering / Distressing
Placing visual reminders in the environment for desirable behaviors or "good habits"
"Make it Visible"
Using mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness as coping skills
Overuse patterns involve constantly checking notifications, which can lead to “reassurance seeking” and “fear of missing out.”
Smartphone Addiction or Internet Overuse Disorder
Despite efforts to stop, individuals resume the activity and may suffer negative consequences
Relapse or Reinstatement
Managing negative emotions through breathing exercises and meditative techniques
Mindfulness
By learning how the mind, body, and spirit are connected through breathing exercises and meditative techniques
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dependence on an activity, including the compulsive nature of engaging in a behavior
Process Addiction or Behavioral Addiction
Indicated by time spent doing the activity needing to progressively increased to achieve the same feeling
Tolerance
Asking for help from trusted peers, family, therapists or a multi-step group
Seeking Support
Builds awareness of unconscious thoughts and behaviors, develops insights, and resolves unwanted behaviors
Psychodynamic Therapy