What is an Addiction?

Writen by Jack Smith

We are addicted to a substance or an activity when we repeatedly crave for it and would go to great lengths (often even detrimental to our well being) to obtain or experience it. Addictions can be to substances such as alcohol and drugs or even to activities such as gambling and sex. When the consequences for indulging in an activity are significant and the substantial price paid for continuing it is not worth the reward, that activity is termed as an addiction.

The range of negative addictions is wide - for some, the consequences are very minor, while for others the consequences can even be life threatening.

It may astonish you to know that addictions can also be positive in nature. In this case, the benefits overshadow the price by far. For example, the financial investment in books seems little to an avid reader compared to the knowledge and perspective gained by him through reading them.

The common thread that runs through both types of addictions - positive and negative - is that in both cases, there is an urge or craving to indulge in the addictive behavior. A strong desire to experience the benefits of the activity is what drives all addicts. If the urge is long lasting, it can even become uncomfortable. Having acted upon the urge, a great sense of relief dawns, thereby making it almost certain that the urge will be felt again.

In most cases, an addiction is habitual. Addictive behavior is learned, acquired through experience (most first time gamblers indulge in the activity without prior knowledge about it, and find it thrilling and stimulating), or exposure by observing others. If we enjoy at least some aspect of an activity which we experience often, it is likely that there will arise an urge to indulge in it again. If the experience does not provide pleasure or satisfaction, then we will not get addicted to it. What is considered pleasurable, however, varies from person to person.

An addiction is, almost always, a coping mechanism for feelings of a negative nature (if I don’t exercise enough, I will be more vulnerable to disease; if I don’t take cocaine, I will feel stressed and angry). The pleasure derived from succumbing to the urge is used by addicts to obstruct negative emotions, especially in the case of substance abuse. By and by, the individual feels inadequate to deal with such moods and emotions by any other means.

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2 Easy Ways To Manage Your Anger

Writen by Ricky Lim

Anger is an emotional feeling and an expression which we all have from time to time. Each and every one of us reacts to anger differently. Some people may feel a great urgency to smash something, some people shouts at the top of their lungs to vent their anger while others will remain silent throughout the entire time.

Anger can lead to destructive consequences. Sadly, most people do not have any form of training or instruction on how to deal with these emotions. As a result, you often see tragedies happening in the news or on TV about how someone who is angry decided to do terrible things to others.

There are many ways to mange your anger effectively and here are a few simple methods you can try

1. Create a destructive outlet.

I know many anger management experts would tell you to control your emotions when angry however it is easier said than done and not always possible.

My way of managing way is to identify a destructive outlet where I can vent my anger without damaging anything or anyone. For me it is a small corner of my bedroom. For you, it could be anywhere in your toilet, the park. Basically somewhere where you would feel peace and quiet and have a moment to yourself.

2. Acknowledge Your Anger

One thing I’ve learned from anger management experts is to know when you are angry.

In order to control your anger, the first step is to identify it. Only when you identify the emotion, can you take steps to control it. It makes sense, does it?

To identify your anger, you have to know what things or events make you angry easily. This depends on the individual and you have to explore it on your own.

Let me give you an example. My wife used to be easily angry whenever the house is dirty because she likes cleanliness. The slightest dirt on the floor will make her irate and she will start shouting and screaming

Since identifying the cause of her anger, she is now better able to manage it and no longer starts to scream and shout.

One last thing I like to add is anger isn’t necessarily bad. It really depends on how people handle it. Learning how to identify and overcome your anger will give you an advantage over the majority of people and can assist you in your family and work life as well.

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Anger Management: Self-treatment

Writen by Hector Milla

If you feel that you are angry, try to be calm. Go out of the room and take time to calm yourself. Think about how you can rationally act to the situation. If you feel good, you can enter the room again and give the best approach to the problem.

Anger is an emotional expression to disliked things. It is normal for a person to feel angry. It only becomes a concern if it turns out to be over-expressed. Too much anger can lead to some sufferings.

Anger does not make us happy. It is impossible to a person to feel happy and angry at the same time. It can be a major cause of a broken family or destroy relationships. Anger in severe cases can be a cause of stress. It is hard to think if you are angry, so you often lands on a wrong decision.

You can manage anger by yourself. Anger maybe difficult to battle up but with determination and patience, you can beat anger. Anger management is easy you can use some techniques to get away successfully with it before loosing your temper.

Ask yourself what are the things that makes you angry. Ask yourself if what the other people will feel if they feel the same way that you do. This will make you realize if you are over reacting to some situations.

If you feel that you are angry, try to be calm. Go out of the room and take time to suite yourself. Think about how you can rationally act to the situation. If you feel good, you can enter the room again and give the best approach to the problem.

These are effective anger management techniques. Do not let your anger get ahead of you, and ruin your life. Use these anger management techniques to help you cope up with your anger. Do not let your anger get the best of you.

Article written by Hector Milla, editor of http://www.depressionstreatments.com/ They have recently published a free online guide: Stress Management Techniques, you may learn about stress management at http://www.depressionstreatments.com/management-stress-techniques/

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