I have to stop praising your blogs lest I get addicted to it. If I am ever diagnosed for any addiction, it has to be internet/social media :). However, I think I have two questions:
Have ever tried to imagine that addiction could be forced?
Is there a clear distinction between addiction and obsession?
Kudos to you, as always.
I wouldlove your experties on those questions.
Hello my dear @gentleshaid :)
It is so nice seeing your comments on my post. I know how busy you are; so, please let me just let you know how much I appreciate you taking the time to write down some nice, encouraging words for me and also take part in the discussion :)
I am curious about your first query; addiction being forced ... this is something I discussed not long ago with a professor. We brought this topic up when we were addressing the increasing number of food addicts in our society. Then, the food industry topic came up and the rest you know ....
As for the difference between obsession and addiction (what a great question). Despite the fact that they look similar "from outside". There is indeed a distinction between them.
In addiction - the individual is necessarily seeking pleasure. Therefore, engaging in activities, behavior and habits that bring them pleasure. For example, smoking, gambling, shopping.
Obsession - is more to do with a compulsion that drives the individual to do something that, sometimes, is not necessarily satisfying or pleasurable. For example, in obsessive behavior when people have a compulsion to washing their hands, although this brings them a certain level of relief, it is not necessarily pleasurable. Some people with this disorder, even experience pain when washing their hands because they have done it so many time it has damaged their skin. Yet, they cannot control the compulsion.
I hope this has helped you :)
Lots of love to you :*