When a person hears the word addiction, the first thing he thinks about is alcohol, drugs, cigarettes. But there are many other addictions, some of them harmless, others pose a threat to health.
The problem is not that people have nothing to do, and they come up with strange hobbies. Human weaknesses have existed since the first man appeared. Over time, they change, because life does not stand still.
For example, some 300 years ago, men had a passion for horses. They bought first-class horses for a lot of money, searched better and better. A modern man does not depend on horses; he depends on cars. He is just like his ancestors giving large sums of money to have the fastest and most reliable car. But a little time will pass and he will want to buy better.
If you are interested in the topic of human weaknesses, read our article. Below is a ranking of the strangest addictions of modern people.
10. Tanorexia
Not so long ago, people began to suffer from sunburn. Of course, a tan is very beautiful, and in the summer girls proudly show tanned legs, but this is not about that. People with tanorexia do not know the measure.
They always think that their skin is not tanned enough. They very often visit the solarium, are ready to give the last money, if only to turn into a "chocolate bar". A few years ago, adolescent young girls were exposed to tanorexia. Recently, even adult women have become involved in tanning.
These people do not think about the dangers of ultraviolet rays. In some countries, age restrictions are imposed on tanning beds. You can visit them from 16 years old.
9. Drug Dependence
Most people do not even realize that they are suffering from such an addiction. Medicines take everything, this is inevitable. In case of pain, people prefer to take a pill rather than seek the advice of a doctor. Some of them greatly abuse drugs, taking them even when there is no urgent need.
Psychological dependence on drugs implies that a person can no longer do without them. He has no health problems, but he can’t stop and continues to take drugs, heal himself from fictitious diseases.
Physical dependence is much worse when the body ceases to function without drugs. He was just used to the fact that the pills did all the work for him. Vivid examples can be sleeping pills or laxatives.
8. Fitness addiction
Scientists have found that physical exercises affect the human body in a certain way: the feeling of anxiety decreases, euphoria appears, pain is drowned out.
Therefore, sports can also be addictive. There seems to be nothing wrong with this, but physical activity is not always beneficial. The fact is that athletes have to increase the load in order to again feel the state of euphoria.
They begin to practice more and more, do not rest, do not pay attention to injuries and pain. The reasons for this dependence are usually called self-esteem problems.
7. Plastic Addiction
Only rich people are usually affected by this addiction. Plastic is not a cheap pleasure. There are a lot of examples of victims of this addiction, it is worth taking a look at the stars, you will immediately understand who most often visits plastic surgeons.
If a person has obvious problems, and he turns to a plastic surgeon, this is quite normal. If a girl enlarges her breasts, lips, makes countless braces, changes the shape of her nose - this is already an addiction.
Most often, in pursuit of beauty, people disfigure themselves, they lose their individuality and become like dolls, but they can’t say to themselves, “Stop.” In this case, only the consultation of a psychologist can help, and maybe even a therapist.
6. Nutritional Addiction
People with food addiction cannot control themselves, just like alcoholics and drug addicts. They eat, even when they are not hungry, often overeat to such an extent that they feel unwell. When you try to abandon your favorite dishes, they begin to get nervous, worry.
It is generally accepted that people who are addicted to food are overweight. It is not always so. Among them are those whose body successfully copes with a huge number of calories. Even so, do not ignore food dependence.
Otherwise, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia) may develop, serious health problems will appear.
5. Shopaholism
A large number of shopping centers also negatively affects a person. Someone remains indifferent, someone can control themselves, and someone cannot live without shops. Such people suffer if they do not have the opportunity to buy anything.
They very often go shopping, spend a lot of time in shopping centers. Shopaholics can not talk about anything else, only about their purchases. Usually, shopaholism affects people whose families are dominated by the cult of money. Dependencies affect not only women but also men.
4. Gambling
Recently, more and more people are addicted to gambling. This is a mental disorder, not a bad habit, as is commonly thought. Victims are not only teenagers, but also adults who have taken place. They have one desire - to play. They stop communicating with relatives and friends, forget to eat, sleep.
Human behavior is changing, the risk of developing a mental disorder increases: schizophrenia and other manic conditions. It is very difficult to get rid of this addiction.
3. Workaholism
Hard work has always been considered a positive character trait, but not so long ago the term “workaholism” appeared. This is not customary to talk about, people ignore dependence on work. If you continue in the same vein, neurosis is provided.
Do not think that workaholics do not rest and they do not have personal time. They also live like ordinary people, but in a “rest state”, they experience anxiety and stress. They only think about work.
When workaholics come to work, they feel a surge of strength. You can live at this pace for a very long time, but sooner or later problems with the nervous system will make themselves felt.
2. Dependence on social networks
More and more people have been suffering from this addiction lately. They cannot live a day without visiting their page on the social network. Mostly the victims of this addiction are teenagers, but among adults they are also many.
A person feels an irresistible desire to go to his page, see photos, read news. If he doesn’t succeed, he becomes irritable. He avoids communication, the virtual world is more interesting for him than the real one. The consequences of this behavior are problems with studies, work, quarrels with relatives, narrowing of the circle of friends.
1. TV addiction
Another common addiction of modern man is television. He is in every house, but not every person suffers from this addiction. The reasons for this hobby are depression, aggressive state, chronic fatigue, loneliness.
TV helps to get away from reality, find yourself in another world. A person ceases to live a normal life, he does not communicate with anyone, forgets to eat, sleeps little.
There are many children and senior citizens among the victims of telemania. Dependence on television is a serious psychological disorder, often in such situations a consultation with a psychologist is required.