MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'addicted'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:23:59 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4528016&cid=t_181390_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fnarcissism-in-a-bottle%2F : The Self Centerdness of Addiction | RecoveryView.com.Over the years I have listened to a sort of running monologue from clients who grew up with an addicted parent. It goes something like this: “I felt like it was all about them, like what was going on inside of me was sort of invisible, like what they wanted or needed always came first.” They go on and on describing a family dynamic that circulated around the immediate needs of the addict. They talk about how they often found themselves staying quiet and well behaved so as not to disturb a drunk or hung-over parent or bring a torrent of anger down on them. They also describe a world in which their other parent was constantly over-burdened; hiding the extent of the problem and working double time to make the family seem “normal”.... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4528016 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:52:36 +0100 4528016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743517&cid=t_181390_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-a-vacations-not-a-vacation%2F2010.07.11 I just got back from extended time off, which brings to mind a post I wrote two years ago: Here’s an observation: most physicians in private practice don’t take enough vacations. I am often (rightly) accused of this sin. My staff, colleagues, and even patients regularly encourage me to take time off, but still I find it hard. Why is this? Is it that I love my job so much that I can’t tear myself away from it? Is it that my self-worth is wrapped up in being “the man” for my patients, and being away from this makes me feel insecure? Is work my addiction –- the one place that I have control of my circumstances and positive reinforcement? Perhaps. But I think the reasons are more basic than that. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Musings of a ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743517 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:35:20 +0100 3743517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746690&cid=t_181390_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fare-you-a-worrywart-6-signs-that-youre-addicted-to-your-anxiety%2F Worrying is second-nature to some, while others seem immune, but for most of us, it’s a pretty natural emotion. But according to Tom Ferry, author of Life by Design, you could actually be addicted to the stress and anxiety of worry. In his Huffington Post article, “Are You Addicted To Worry,” he explains that he believes addiction to worry is the number one thing keeping people from achieving their hopes and dreams, interfering with plans, relationships, and action. So how do you know if you’re addicted to worry? Here are 6 signs that you’ve got a habit to kick: Everything makes you feel depressed, concerned, or fearful. Everything. The people around you are also worrywarts. You need TV, movies, or music to distract you from worrying. Your mind chatter keeps ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746690 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:08:12 +0100 3746690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714186&cid=t_181390_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Faddicted-to-indoor-tanning%2F2010.06.30 According to the Archives of Dermatology, there are people who are addicted to indoor tanning. That journal reported on a study of 421 university students in the northeastern United States. Using self-reported questionnaires, they screened for alcoholism and substance use as well as anxiety and depression. They also had a questionnaire about addiction to indoor tanning. If you’re scratching your head (as I was), there’s a medically-accepted criteria known as CAGE (cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye-opener) that correlates with addiction, so they used this for “addiction” to indoor tanning also. They found that more of the kids who met the criteria for addiction to indoor tanning also had greater anxiety, greater use of alcohol, marijuana and other substances. (more&#82... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714186 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3714186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374094&cid=t_181390_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fyou-know-youre-unwell-if-4%2F …TLC picked you to appear on tonight’s premiere of its new docu-series “Addicted“. (10 p.m. ET) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374094 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:38:35 +0100 3374094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350585&cid=t_181390_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FzLuoRegjwVg%2F Sex addiction: not just for men Any time I met a guy who didn’t respond to me sexually, it would make me determined to have him,” confesses Valerie, 35, a human-resources manager in the City. “It became a challenge, a game, regardless of whether he was married or with someone. The lowest point came when I tried to seduce my best friend’s fiancé. I couldn’t bear the fact that, when they were together, he wouldn’t so much as look at me. It was an itch I had to scratch.” “Sex addict” is the last phrase that would come to mind if you met the demure and sober-suited Valerie. Yet she is in 12-step fellowship for that very issue. “Everyone used to tell me how lucky I was, as I could get any man I wanted. I’m quite a competitive person and it was important for me to know tha... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350585 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:09:36 +0100 3350585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322635&cid=t_181390_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FLjw9mQkD8BE%2F Crate of Porn Am I Addicted to Pornography? This is a self-assessment quiz from Sex Addicts Anonymous for determining whether you might be addicted to pornography. These apply equally to heterosexual, gay and lesbian people. Do you ever find yourself spending more time viewing pornography than you intended to? Are you spending less time with family and friends than you used to because of time with pornography? Do you usually masturbate while viewing pornography? Has your job performance suffered as a result of porn use? Has your use of pornography caused problems with your spouse or romantic partner? Do you sometimes prefer masturbation with pornography over sex with your spouse or significant other? Do you ever wake up tired because of late-night use of pornography? Do you keep your por... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322635 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:56:00 +0100 3322635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2790311&cid=t_181390_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fwy7ppdC7ZPA%2F Whenever a high-profile person dies as a result of abusing prescription drugs, it brings to light how serious the problem really is. To that end, a new study found that overall people are abusing prescription drugs less than the before. I’d like to think that it has something to do with learning from each other. If one person admits that prescription drugs are dangerous, perhaps it will help another person think twice about their use of the product as well. It will also help people become aware of what it means to become addicted. The survey found that 2.5% of Americans (or 6.2 million) said they abused prescription drugs, which is down from 2.8% in 2007. Of course, this is a survey in which people admitted to abuse. As we know, sometimes the problem with abuse is not realizing you ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2790311 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:05:05 +0100 2790311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727101&cid=t_181390_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2F1st-u-s-rehab-center-for-internet-addicts%2F Are you addicted to the internet? Not sure? Well, according to reSTART, the first US rehab center for Internet Addiction,  if you have  5 or more of the following signs and symptoms, the answer is probably yes So, go ahead and check it out. Think about your internet and computer use and then answer yes or no to the following:    Failed attempts to control behavior  Heightened sense of euphoria while involved in computer and internet activities Craving more time on the computer and internet Neglecting friends and family Feeling restless when not engaged in the activity Being dishonest with others Computer use interfering with job/school performance Feeling guilty, ashamed, anxious, or depressed as a result of behavior   Changes in sleep patterns Physical changes such as weight gain ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727101 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:06:42 +0100 2727101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365128&cid=t_181390_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F23%2Fcreate-your-own-mental-disorder%2F Unbelievably, we reported earlier this week that 1 in 12 teens may be addicted to video games. I say “unbelievably” because the research that comes to this stunning conclusion lacked a certain… validity. As Dr. Cheryl Olson noted succinctly on Game Politics: The concern here is labeling normal childhood behaviors as “pathological” and “addicted.” The author [Iowa State University's Prof. Douglas Gentile] is repurposing questions used to assess problem gambling in adults; however, lying to your spouse about blowing the rent money on gambling is a very different matter from fibbing to your mom about whether you played video games instead of starting your homework. So in other words, you can create your own Instant Mental Disorder ™ by simply... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365128 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:50:21 +0100 2365128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2149615&cid=t_181390_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2F31%2Finternet-addiction-update%2F Two research articles were recently published that shed more light on the so-called “Internet addiction”, a concept we’ve long lampooned here due to its continuing lack of scientific validity. The first study (Dowling & Quirk, 2008) looked at one of the common measures of “Internet addiction,” used by nearly all researchers who’ve examined this phenomenon — the Young Diagnostic Questionnaire (developed by the originator of the disorder, Kimberly Young). The researchers administered the quiz to 424 Australian college students and discovered no statistical difference between “Internet addicts” and people who scored below the cutoff for “Internet addiction” (those considered “at risk”) in the amount of time sp... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2149615 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:09:28 +0100 2149615