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When someone is addicted, they will:

be unable to refrain from using the substance or quit engaging in addicted behavior

show an inability to regulate oneself

have a stronger desire for the substance or activity

deny that their actions are causing issues.

a lack of emotional reaction

Addictions can drastically disrupt your daily life over time. People who suffer from addiction are prone to relapse and remission cycles. This means they may alternate between heavy and light use. Regardless of these cycles, addictions usually increase with time. They can cause long-term health problems as well as significant repercussions such as bankruptcy.

That’s why it’s important for anyone who is experiencing addiction to seek help

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Eating disorders are a group of mental illnesses that lead to the development of harmful eating behaviours. They could begin with food, weight, or shape addiction.

If left untreated, eating disorders can have catastrophic health repercussions, including death. Eating disorders are second only to opioid addiction as the most lethal mental illness.

Eating disorders can manifest themselves in several ways. Severe food restriction, binges, and purging behaviours such as vomiting or excessive exercise are also common symptoms.

Although eating disorders can afflict persons of any gender at any age, they are becoming more common among men and gender-nonconforming individuals. These people are less likely to seek treatment or to report their eating problem symptoms at all.

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Mental health concerns are often increased by stress.

Unfortunately, it is something that we all have to deal with in some way.

We all experience stress in different ways, and work is a major cause of stress for many of us.

One of the first steps in reducing stress is to understand how your job contributes to it.

There are certainly high-stress vocations out there, such as First Responder or Emergency Room physician.

Post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, and substance abuse are all widespread among these people.

Other jobs might also be stressful. Any work that needs public contact might be challenging for those who are naturally introverted. Whatever the nature of the employment, a hard job or a heavy workload can cause stress.

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Talking about sex, let alone opening up about it when things aren't going well, can be humiliating for some people.

However, according to a recent survey, 15% of men and 30% of women have some form of sexual problem, whether it's difficulties getting aroused, climaxing, or a complete lack of interest in sex.

According to a Relate poll, one in three people claimed they weren't sure if their sex life was good. Perhaps our culture's obsession with sex, as well as (at times ludicrous) media beliefs about 'how to have wonderful sex,' has made it impossible for people to appraise their subjective, personal experiences without a standard to compare them to. This is a concern because people may become confused and unwilling to discuss their difficulties openly, and may even believe they are defective.

Sexual desire naturally fluctuates at different times of your life (or your month, week or day for that matter), but if a problem has persisted for three months or more it is worth talking to someone about it, especially if it is having a negative impact on other areas of your life, such as your relationships, mental and/or emotional health and sense of self. There is no need to feel ashamed or self-conscious, and the right person listening, professional or otherwise, will ensure that you do not.

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