As we address many different types of addictions, many of them follow a similar downward pattern. Let me share with you the five identifiable traits of addiction:
- The first one is your focus, much of which is directed toward that one thing.
- The second one is tolerance. You find that you don’t mind those things that at one time had bothered you.
- Number three is denial. You can’t see the problem and won’t recognize it even when others point it out to you.
- Number four is consequences. Even though you endure terrible consequences, you still won’t admit you have a problem.
- And last but not least, is painful withdraw. If you don’t get what you are addicted to, you become irritated, angry, suffer anxiety attacks, and get depressed.
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