ADDICTIVE PERSONALITY? Brain Chemistry & Addiction

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In this episode, we discuss addictive personality and various forms of addiction, particularly focusing on comfort eating. I talk about the concept of addictive personality, stating that it oversimplifies the reality of addiction.

Addiction can manifest in different forms, not just related to substances but also behaviours like internet scrolling, binge-watching, and overworking. This podcast delves into the brain's chemistry, explaining how dopamine and endorphins are involved in addiction, leading to changes in brain structure and impulse control.

Shelley emphasises the importance of understanding addiction to make informed choices and regain control over your life.
This is the first of a 3 part series.
Your next podcast episode: How to Stop Procrastinating

Citations
Gabor Maté - 'In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts'
Nora Volkow - ​​Drug addiction: the neurobiology of behaviour gone awry: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15550951/
Richard Rawson UCLA https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/myncbi/richard.rawson.1/bibliography/44043452/public/?sort=date&direction=ascending
Rare or Little Known Behavioral Addictions - Northpoint Washington: https://www.northpointwashington.com/blog/rare-little-known-behavioral-addictions/
The Challenge of Cross Addiction - Sherry Gaba: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/addiction-and-recovery/201904/the-challenge-cross-addiction

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