Posted by Chan Fook on January 22, 2011, at 2:35:55
Hello readers,
I've recently stumbled upon this disorder, and it interested me a lot, because all the symptoms and behaviors of those that are diagnosed with this seem to fit me, well, too perfectly as it where. I have mainly behavioral addictions, or rather compulsive impulses if you want to call it that, but also give in easily to coffee (funnily enough) and cigarettes on occasions too, although the substance abuse I can easily stop for some reason, my behaviors less so (I remember smoking for 3 months and quiting cold turkey and thinking nothing of it with hardly an urge, which is very strange).
My issue is, how do I tackle this if I have it? I didn't want to post it in the medication/alternative section because I'd rather have a broad discussion than limited to treating symptoms and tackling the problem from the root. Has anyone else been diagnosed with this, and if so, what steps have you taken to help you deal with it? What would you recommend to someone that believes they have it (I don't have the funds for a therapist, but I live in the UK so my GP is free)?
If this is the wrong section then please say.
poster:Chan Fook
thread:977657
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