Episode #106 - Friday The Checkup Signs I Might Need Help

I pulled some content from a paper called Symptoms of Addiction from Psychology Today. I have edited the bulleted points below to fit my direction. The complete article can be found in its entirety by following the link below. I want to thank Psychology Today for continuing to provide amazing content on a wide variety of wellness topics.

I think those new to recovery must pay attention to the spiraling signs accompany addiction. Below, I have pulled some of the concerns that should be looked at when we evaluate where we are in our recovery journey. Just because we have overcome a debilitating behavior or addictive habit does not mean we are ever fully free from relapse.

Staying healthy is best promoted by continuing to self-examine. We make adjustments and corrections along the way.

• The negative activity is practiced more often and to greater degrees than was intended.
• You know the behavior is injurious to you and inconsistent with the new life you have chosen.
• The pursuit of the activity consumes an increasing amount of time.
• There is a strong desire to engage in negative activity.
• The activity disrupts obligations at work, school, or home.
• The activity continues despite the social or interpersonal problems it causes.
• Participation in important social, work or recreational activities drops or stops.
• We increase risky behavior while engaged in activity.
• The behavior continues despite knowing it is causing or exacerbating physical or psychological problems.
• We engage in the behavior more and more until it overtakes the positive behavior.

If this continues unchecked the likelihood of relapse is inevitable.