How to know if you’re addicted

Re:How to know if you’re addicted by bloak on Friday February 11, 2022 @10:09AM (#30302282)

Were there withdrawal symptoms in your case? If so, what were they?

Years ago I read that withdrawal symptoms are an essential part of the definition of addiction, but probably "addiction" has become a somewhat broader concept since then. The article says you "might" also experience withdrawal symptoms, and I don't think I've heard of people addicted to gambling, for example, suffering from any specific withdrawal symptoms, though even quite mildly addictive drugs like coffee can have recognisable withdrawal symptoms.

EDIT: For the avoidance of doubt, I am not claiming that addiction requires withdrawal symptoms.

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Re:How to know if you’re addicted by camjohnson26 on Friday February 11, 2022 @10:35AM (#30302599)

There’s a Reddit support group for recovering porn addicts, the stories over there are pretty interesting. One of the withdrawal symptoms mentioned is a total lack of interest in sex that they call “flatlining.”https://nofap.com/porn-addiction/

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Re:How to know if you’re addicted by tenuousemphasis on Friday February 11, 2022 @11:01AM (#30302953)

There's a fine line between support group and cult...

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Re:How to know if you’re addicted by GenZRiseUp on Friday February 11, 2022 @01:37PM (#30305291)

I couldn't sleep for the first few days because although my body was tired, my mind was expecting to watch some sort of carnal entertainment.

I also felt an uncomfortable rush of blood in my left temple everytime I wanted to indulge again, but that could be purely psychological, I don't know.

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