A strong urge or drive to seek and use a substance or perform an activity is generally termed as an addiction. It is one of the situation that makes an individual unable to stop or control their behavior, even when a person wants to. We have seen many examples of addiction from our day to day to life. There are varied examples of addiction that include substance addictions like alcoholism and smoking, and behavioral addictions such as gambling, phonography, and video game addiction. An individual who once get addicted find it hard to get over it without knowing about its consequences. These days we have seen many young kids addicted for gaming and get aggressive if anybody like to interfere.
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Whether an addiction is a choice or disease is a complex topic. There is a very thin line that differentiate the two. What starts as a choice may end up with a compulsion in life. I have pretty good example of mine, where it takes a whole lot of year to understand that I am addicted to an Indian snacks.
"It always seems impossible until it's done."
My craving for some spicy and tangy food made way for Haldiram Bhujia - a crispy, savory snack made from chickpea flour (gram flour) and spices. In beginning I started with a small qty after every meal at office. Soon, it becomes a part of my office drawer and then the pack may way to my home. Over the time my consumption increased and I get so addicted to it that I began consuming 500 gram over 6 days. Every weekend I used to buy new packet and finish it within few days.
The initial voluntary choice to use this savory snacks gives way to a compulsive need driven by intense cravings and a loss of control, even when though I was aware of the negative impact on my health. Too much of anything is quite unhealthy for digestive system and our well being. But later a timely realization and urge for self control allow me to restrict its consumption and now I am thoroughly get over it. Now I have it very rarely. Interestingly, I have tried and tested many things in life but never let anything to take over my mind. But looking at the some addiction goes beyond control that require medical consultation I believe, Addiction is more of a disease than a choice.
"Addiction makes you blind to your reality"
These days I have seen many young kids gluing to mobile screen, playing games. The habit began as a pass time and gradually becomes addiction, where the kids as well as parents find it hard to get over it. In my opinion, #Addiction is considered a chronic disease that involves complex factors, including individual choices and a person's environment. The initial decision to try a drug or engage in a certain behavior is often a voluntary choice. But over the time, the brain changes associated with addiction impair a person's ability to control their behavior, making it difficult to resist intense urges. While the initial decision to use a substance may be voluntary, repeated use leads to brain changes that make it compulsive and difficult to control, even when there are harmful consequences. Repeated substance use can alter brain structure and function, especially in areas responsible for decision-making, judgment, and self-control.
Addiction is recognized as a chronic, treatable brain disease. There is always a certain way to get over the addiction. It is treatable, a timely step can help us to get rid the adverse results. With the right treatment, individuals can manage their addiction.
In good faith - Peace!!
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Addiction is nothing but a curse. What we consume eventually starts to consume us, and by the time we realize it, a lot has already changed.
I had an addiction of cigarette and vape, and it was worst. It started as a friendly moment, some puff with friends and nothing else. But slowly, that ‘moment’ became a routine, and the routine became a refuge. I did not even realize when it stopped being a choice and turned into a need. By the time I understood how deeply it had its claws in me, my health, my mood and even my sense of control had already started to slip away.
Then, a single fainting incident made me realize, as my health was deteriorating and I had to stop. Because, I had no other option. I shifted my whole routine, rather than starting my day with a cigarette, I started morning walk. Threw away my vape and changed my outing schedule, started a lot of reading and whenever, I feelt the urge, I would just have a cup of green tea 🍵. From 10+ cigarettes a day to one in a week.
I hope, I will get rid of this 'one' as weell.
Peace 🕊
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STOPI really admire the way you’ve highlighted the nice line between choice and compulsion, how something that begins voluntarily can gradually take over our behavior without us even realizing it. Thank you for sharing this, it’s a reminder for all of us to stay conscious of our habits and nurture our well-being.