How are problems like this solved?
2006-12-25 17:05:36 · 14 answers · asked by smilingontime 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yes I think so.
I think no matter what behavior is it is the adrenalin rush one gets from seeing if they can get away with it that gets addictive.
As far as solving these problems I think you have to replace the behavior with something positive that makes them feel as good (or at least close to it)If your just saying "dont do that" without replacing the behavior then thats not going to do the trick. But I think it has to be done early. Failed rehabiliation prgrams and repeat offenders can make the case for that.
2006-12-25 17:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bad habits are addictive because they are (self) rewarding in the short term but usually (self) damaging in the long run. Because the negative consequences of the behavior are so delayed, the behavior is reinforced. This is why it takes so much self-discipline to overcome bad habits.
The bad is really just the good uncontrolled. I'd say people shouldn't punish themselves too much for a few bad habits, but they should monitor them.
2006-12-26 01:59:27 · answer #2 · answered by Néant Humain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, there are some aspect that the bad behavior seem to be addicting. Its only in the mind of each individual that tells it could be addicting. If a person think that the things he/she did make him/her comfortable, he/she would probrably prone to addicting. As soon as possible, having a bad behavior should be avoided. "Regrets and Consience" usually followed if you did something bad.
2006-12-26 02:21:46 · answer #3 · answered by topet_toperdy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jimmy Buffet has a song with the following lyrics:
"Bank of bad habitsOne by one they'll do you in
They're bound to take their toll"
Heres the other truth of the song. These same habits, which at times can become idols we hide at all costs, will catch up with us some day. They will reveal us either at work, home, with our kids or spouse. Usually its at the most inopportune time.
Numbers 32:23 says, "Be sure your sin will find you out."
How do we resolve these sins? How do we break free from them? Pray, pray and then pray some more. We have to ask for forgiveness for each of them. Identify them one by one as best you can. We also need to truly repent of each sin, going so far as to ask God to help you break free. However, the decision is still ultimately up to you as to choosing Gods will or your own. He will never let the temptation be stronger than what you can handle and He will always give you a way out. He promises it in scripture:
1 Corinthians 10:14
"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."
To give Buffett some credit, one of the other lines in the song is:
"So put away those alibis
You can't fool that Banker in the sky"
Boy is that the truth!
2006-12-26 01:18:30 · answer #4 · answered by Katie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only if you rationalize bad behavior can it become a habit. If you know it's bad, but then you look for reasons that make it ok for yourself or others then it will become a habit (not an addiction). To solve a bad habit, you must stop rationalizing it. To solve an addiction, seek professional help.
2006-12-26 01:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by Webmaster Tim 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As a man asked earlier today about the meaning of a particular Biblical quote (John 8:34 - "Jesus answered them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin."), clearly God Himself answers your question with a resounding yes. I can also agree with God (how nice of me, huh?) that bad behavior is addicting. I say this not because of my amazingly wonderful Christianity, since my Christianity is so flawed, but because I am a retired mental health professional with 20+ years experience, and I have worked with addicted people in all areas of addiction. Bad behavior is an "easy way out", and anything we have learned from addictions is that it takes discipline and determination to beat an addiction, and much easier to act badly, repeatedly as desired, in order to get through situations, or life in general. So, from God's own words, and from clinical experience in mental health and substance abuse issues, my answer can only be, YES, bad behavior is addicting, and the particular problem needs to be "treated" as all addictions are best treated, with particular emphasis on what the bad behavior is. God Bless you.
2006-12-26 01:23:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well it depends on what kind of bad behavior if it's fun then yea it could be a little addicting. You didn't say what kind of bad behavior so i cant say how to fix it try not doing it.
2006-12-26 01:11:09 · answer #7 · answered by The Brain 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
any act which make us self pride off is addicting and generally bad behaviour ( from others point of veiw ) give more self satisfaction and pride which leads into the adiction of it.
Avoiding self pity and self pride is the easy way to get rid of addiction. Its not easy as said.
2006-12-26 01:24:01 · answer #8 · answered by senthil r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bad behavior is not addicting. it is just easier to succumb to since we all have a self destructive instinct.
ways to avoid this is to have enough self respect so when confronted with a choice btwn bad and good, you will choose the good since you know you deserve better.
For example: Smoking. If you had self respect for your time, body and money you would definitely think twice before spending almost 10bucks for a pack of cancer sticks that make your teeth yellow and breath smelly.
2006-12-26 01:09:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes bad behavior is indeed addicting.
Just look at the stuff that Rap music glamorizes, resulting in its popularity.
2006-12-26 01:16:38 · answer #10 · answered by Bummer 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋