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19 Subtle Addictions That Can Wreak Havoc on Your Life

"Addiction subtly pervades modern life, often unnoticed until disrupting our peace. Ever considered its infiltration in your life? A forum user asked, “What's an unnoticed addiction?” Here are top answers."

MISERY AND DRAMA

"Misery & drama become normal in toxic relationships, sparking a craving for dysfunctional patterns. Misery truly loves company - it's not just a saying, it's science."

SCROLLING

“Doom Scrolling. I did it so much during the pandemic, and it took me a while to break myself out of it.”

SHOPPING

"I often find myself 'shopping' without spending - browsing online or asking where people bought things. Trying to be aware as I don't want to live in total consumer mode."

ANGER

“Anger. I think addiction to anger is the primary force being weaponized against our entire culture right now.”

STRESS

“Stress. I’m convinced some people create stress in their lives because they are addicted to it.”

FOOD

“Food. People often eat far more often than necessary. They eat out of habit and not out of necessity.”

SODA

"Many people drink soda regularly at my restaurant. The sugar content is incredibly high - not worth it. I'd rather have sweets."

PROCRASTINATION

“Procrastination. It’s so much easier to say, “I’ll do it tomorrow” and then tomorrow comes, and you still don’t do it. Such a terrible habit.”

ADDICTION TO OTHER PEOPLE LIVES

"Addiction to strangers' lives floods us with a false sense of reality. We forget our own complex lives, led astray by mere online images. Prioritize understanding your own reality."

CAFFEINE

“Caffeine and sugar are two big ones. Mostly caffeine, though. Millions of people in the US depend on coffee throughout their day.”

DAYDREAMING

“Daydreaming! I do it constantly and can’t stop. It literally takes up hours out of my day.”

COMPLAINING

"Guilty of complaining. Dabbled in adulthood, now I'm stuck with responsibilities, unapologetically addicted to it."

SELF MEDICATING

"Self-medicating led to my declining mental health. I abused alcohol, tobacco, and food. However, they were symptoms, not the disease itself. It culminated in a life out of control. Long story short: self-medicating.”

ALCOHOL

“Alcohol. Many people are alcoholics and won’t realize it. Just because you don’t get drunk every day doesn’t mean you’re not an alcoholic.”

BENZODIAZEPINES

“Benzodiazepines It’s so easy to tell yourself that they are fine and safe because a doctor prescribed them. But no, no, they are not.”

ADDICTED TO COMFORT ZONE

“Comfort. So many of us are addicted to being in a comfortable place rather than growing and getting out of our comfort zone.”

DRUG ADDICTION

"Addiction to drugs isn't just about chemical dependency. Many are high 24/7 for months, even into their late 20s. That's more than just enjoyment, it's addiction."

ADDICTION TO CONSUMING CONTENT

“Content! – movies, TV shows, books, social media.”

ADDICTED TO HOSPITALIZATION

"Addiction to hospitalization for attention is common. This harmful cycle provides temporary attention, leading to loneliness & extreme actions when it wanes. Disregard for cost shows in pursuit of hospitals providing unquestioned treatments. Seen through my work with 87 repeat patients."

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