Category: Other Behaviours

Enjoyed responsibly, gambling is just a bit of harmless fun, but for many it can be the cause of financial problems, job loss, family difficulties, criminality and even suicide. The gambling scene has changed dramatically since the first legalised betting shops in the sixties when most gambling took place on slips of paper behind closed…

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Watching porn is a perfectly natural part of a healthy sex life and needn’t be associated with feelings of guilt or shame.

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Attachment disorders are emotional or behavioural problems that affect people’s ability to form bonds with family members or caregivers. They usually begin in early childhood if an infant’s basic needs are unmet or they’re exposed to abuse, trauma or neglect. There is a strong link between attachment disorder and addiction because if these psychiatric illnesses…

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Also known as Stress Response Syndrome (SRS) adjustment disorder is a disproportionate or irrational reaction to a stressful event or change in someone’s circumstances that causes distress and impairs daily functioning in home, work or personal life. Both traumatic and non-traumatic events can lead to adjustment disorder, from witnessing a death to job loss. Negative…

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Night sweats. Irregular periods. Brain fog. Anxiety. If you’ve been suffering with the side effects of the menopause, you’ve no doubt started searching for menopause treatment options. While there is some support available on the NHS, if this stage in your life starts to severely impact your mental health and those around you, private treatment…

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It’s estimated up to one third of the population suffer with anxiety disorders during their lifetime (1). In fact, anxiety is the most prevalent mental illness in Europe among people aged 14 to 65. (2) Also known as panic attacks, these uncontrollable episodes of paralysing fear can occur for a variety of reasons but are…

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With Black Friday sales surging to record-breaking numbers once again in the UK, it’s clear that the country’s obsession with shopping is as prevalent as it has ever been - and it’s not going away anytime soon. Whether we’re looking for the latest gadgets, the fanciest new food trends, a chic new outfit or a…

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Contents What is gambling addiction? History of gambling addiction Official criteria for diagnosing gambling addiction Gambling addiction & suicide in the UK The signs and symptoms of gambling addiction How to help someone with a gambling problem Treatment for gambling addiction References Gambling addiction is a compulsive disorder with a high comorbidity rate of alcohol…

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The adage of ‘Sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll’ was coined over fifty years ago - but does the saying still ring true today?  Drug and music culture have long overlapped, and drug strewn lyrics and references in music could be heard as far back as the 1930s. Jazz, bluegrass and swing musicians would casually…

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Sex is a very natural part of human nature, not only for procreation but also for pleasure and intimacy. However, for a minority of people sex alters the brains chemistry and takes away the control element around engagement levels. Sex becomes a problem when it develops into an addiction. Here, we look at the signs…

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