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When is it too much?  

sexyldy1000 68F  
10180 posts
12/15/2018 9:40 am
When is it too much?

Too much of anything can turn into an addiction . The word “addiction” suggests gambling, drinking, and drugs. But there are other habits, behaviors, and even beauty products that are surprisingly addictive. Here's a few you may not be aware of.

Lip Balm
Have you ever sat with a friend and watched as he or she applied and then reapplied lip balm repeatedly? There's actually a scientific reason for it. The ingredients in some products can end up being super drying, which prompt you to feel the need to keep reapplying in a vicious cycle. The person can also be very used to the textural feeling on his or her lips so when they don't have the product on, they feel that something is missing. I know people like this. Do you?

Teeth Whitening
It’s one thing to use whitening strips regularly to remove red wine and coffee stains. It’s quite another to be addicted to bleaching your teeth. There’s even a term for it: ‘Bleachorexia’ refers to being addicted to bleaching teeth. Overuse or misuse of whitening products such as lasers, strips, gels, rinses, or pastes can cause noticeable sensitivity, tooth pain, gum irritation, and weakened enamel, often temporary, but sometimes more permanent. At worst, teeth begin to demineralize with time, since whitening products strip tooth enamel resulting in transparent-looking teeth. Never tried it and now I never will.

Exercise
Exercise addiction is well established in the scientific literature and usually means that your day isn’t complete unless you’ve gotten in a run, hit the gym, or hopped on a bike. Exercise addicts tend use exercise as a coping strategy to control emotions. Is this what 'gym rats' are?

Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery can quickly become an addiction for some. Patients seeking Botox often start out wanting to look ‘natural’ . Once they see how Botox smooths out fine lines and relaxes deep furrows, they notice small lines when they make expressions, and they want those gone too. Pretty soon, if the physician lets them, the ‘natural’ look becomes frozen. Other common “addictions” include facial fillers, especially in the lips and cheeks, and liposuction. “Procedural ‘addicts’ are usually unaware of their addiction and most often need to be turned away by their plastic surgeon. This type of patient literally skips from office to office until someone agrees to give them what they want. It is usually the surgeon or injector who makes the diagnosis of ‘addiction.’ I don't know anyone personally who are like this but there seem to be many examples of celebrities who are.

Tattoos
With 45 million Americans said to have at least one tattoo—and of that , 32 percent say they’re addicted—the question is why? Addiction is psychosomatic. If you imagine that tattoos can change people’s perception of you, you can believe that a new image on your skin will impress others, boost your self-esteem, and eliminate the need for more needlework. Several celebrities seem to fall into this category

Shopping
If you’re perpetually in need of retail therapy, take note. Turns out there are as many reasons to becoming addicted to shopping as there are shopping addicts. Some of the motivators include wanting to feel better about yourself or to feel more secure. Shopping can also be a way to soothe oneself, to feel more in control or to fill an internal void. How do you know if you’re an addict? If shopping is your equal opportunity all-purpose mood changer, if you’ve tried to stop and have been unable to, if you’re hiding purchases or bills, and/or if you’re lying about this to yourself and to others. Ever seen the hoarder shows on tv? Yikes!

Tanning
Tanning addiction is very common, particularly among young men and women between the ages of 18 and 30. More than 460,000 cases of skin cancer in the United States, Europe, and Australia each year are linked to indoor tanning. How do you know if you’re addicted? If you find you’re going to the tanning salon more often or staying in the tanning bed longer, that could be a sign of dependence. Never tried it nd never will.

Pulling your Hair
The clinical term for this is ‘trichotillomania’ and it’s when someone can’t stop twisting or pulling their hair out. It often doesn’t just stop with the hair on the head, either. Some people will pull the hair on their eyebrows or even eyelashes as a compulsive urge or mindless habit, such as when they are zoned out watching TV. I have known people who do this and it's so distracting when trying to have a conversation with them.

Extreme Sports
Those who enjoy extreme sports such as rock climbing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and more are often labeled as “adrenaline junkies” because they are addicted to the thrill and feeling of euphoria of doing such activities. A study published in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions found that when people don’t do these activities over an extended period, they go through symptoms of withdrawal consistent with addictive behaviours. Do you know anyone like this?

Chewing Ice
Called ‘pagophagia’ chewing ice is considered a form of pica, a type of eating disorder in which someone feels the need to chew items that have no nutritional value. Ice cravings may be specific to an iron deficiency, as well as a red flag for obsessive-compulsive disorder or another developmental issue. I used to do this and cracked many fillings.

Sex
Whether you enjoy having sex (and therefore feel like you need to have a lot of it) or can’t stop looking at porn, you may have 'hypersexual disorder'. The disorder also means your brain is hardwired similar to someone who has a gambling or drug addiction, making it difficult to give up that behaviour. Is that why many people join this site?

Is there something that you simply cannot resist? Is it controlling your life?



sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/15/2018 9:42 am

Addiction is a brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences. Despite the involvement of a number of psychosocial factors, a biological process – one which is induced by repeated exposure to an addictive stimulus – is the core pathology that drives the development and maintenance of an addiction. The two properties that characterize all addictive stimuli are that they are reinforcing and intrinsically rewarding.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/15/2018 10:29 am

    Quoting  :

Yes there’s a distinct difference.


dayzeeme 55F
7024 posts
12/15/2018 11:35 am

I only have the lip balm one! lol


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
12/15/2018 11:52 am

Lip stuff. and this site... Definitely addicted to the illusion of being on a sex site... where unlimited possibilities exist. The only outcome possible here... is me going blind on my phone...


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/15/2018 12:02 pm

    Quoting dayzeeme:
    I only have the lip balm one! lol
That’s not too bad....It could be worse!


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/15/2018 12:05 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Lip stuff. and this site... Definitely addicted to the illusion of being on a sex site... where unlimited possibilities exist. The only outcome possible here... is me going blind on my phone...
Well at least you aren’t paying 💰for the membership privilege


Topdrawer999 47M
45 posts
12/15/2018 12:27 pm

Its never to much i love it


naughtymaninmtl 40M

12/15/2018 1:01 pm

great points


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/15/2018 1:07 pm

Really? You can’t think of anything that could be harmful if you had too much of it or wanted it too badly?


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/15/2018 1:13 pm

Thanks for stopping by 😊


redrockrascal 65M
23580 posts
12/15/2018 1:49 pm

An ex of mine developed an alcohol problem a while after we split up. She has since kicked it but now has several tattoos and piercings.

Me, I have an addiction to auto racing - doing it much more so than watching. If given an unlimited supply of money I would be racing - a lot.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/15/2018 2:13 pm

    Quoting redrockrascal:
    An ex of mine developed an alcohol problem a while after we split up. She has since kicked it but now has several tattoos and piercings.

    Me, I have an addiction to auto racing - doing it much more so than watching. If given an unlimited supply of money I would be racing - a lot.
A genuine ‘need for speed’ .


Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 posts
12/15/2018 2:22 pm

I just love your blogs my friend as you always share such great information, I fortunately don't have any of these addictions well maybe had one for a good part of my life, and the last one is so true but it tends to get easier as we get older. I hope your having a great weekend..

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


s2ndegree 65M
9800 posts
12/15/2018 2:29 pm

All my addictions are good ones.Like consumerism,funding this country's
insatiable appetite to waste money and quality time hooked on
T V shows like The Andy Griffith show,Dick Van Dyke,Get Smart
and Gilligan's Island!

All my plastic surgery was for restorative purposes
Due to cancer!
Not of the shallow grave variety.

Using more than all the road!


s2ndegree 65M
9800 posts
12/15/2018 2:31 pm

    Quoting redrockrascal:
    An ex of mine developed an alcohol problem a while after we split up. She has since kicked it but now has several tattoos and piercings.

    Me, I have an addiction to auto racing - doing it much more so than watching. If given an unlimited supply of money I would be racing - a lot.
I can actually say you would no doubt enjoy a Checkered flag past!

Using more than all the road!


redrockrascal 65M
23580 posts
12/15/2018 3:10 pm

And good handling, always good handling.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.


redrockrascal 65M
23580 posts
12/15/2018 3:12 pm

    Quoting s2ndegree:
    I can actually say you would no doubt enjoy a Checkered flag past!
You are absolutely correct. I have the flags and other . . . momentos to show for it.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.


pocogato12 71F  
37235 posts
12/15/2018 9:09 pm

I know several folks with the LIp Balm gem!! and in high school the Latin teacher used to stand in the front of the class and drop her eyebrows into the text book of whomever was the closest
The last one is a feeble attempt at Tiger Woods issue
If I have one it's Lesesucht

(Virtual Symposium Group) use Virtual Symposium Group


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/16/2018 12:21 am

    Quoting Tmptrzz:
    I just love your blogs my friend as you always share such great information, I fortunately don't have any of these addictions well maybe had one for a good part of my life, and the last one is so true but it tends to get easier as we get older. I hope your having a great weekend..
Glad to be of service . I won't be rude and ask which addiction you have overcome.
Am always happy to see you drop by.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/16/2018 12:24 am

    Quoting s2ndegree:
    All my addictions are good ones.Like consumerism,funding this country's
    insatiable appetite to waste money and quality time hooked on
    T V shows like The Andy Griffith show,Dick Van Dyke,Get Smart
    and Gilligan's Island!

    All my plastic surgery was for restorative purposes
    Due to cancer!
    Not of the shallow grave variety.
Sounds like you have awareness of and control over your addictions. Half the battle is knowing and acknowledging.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/16/2018 12:25 am

    Quoting s2ndegree:
    I can actually say you would no doubt enjoy a Checkered flag past!
Yes.....Yes he does.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/16/2018 12:26 am

No doubt on and off the speedway


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/16/2018 12:29 am

    Quoting redrockrascal:
    You are absolutely correct. I have the flags and other . . . momentos to show for it.
What kind of momentos ?


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/16/2018 12:36 am

    Quoting pocogato12:
    I know several folks with the LIp Balm gem!! and in high school the Latin teacher used to stand in the front of the class and drop her eyebrows into the text book of whomever was the closest
    The last one is a feeble attempt at Tiger Woods issue
    If I have one it's Lesesucht
Is being addicted to reading considered as a bad thing? Every 21 days, I go to the library and pick up 10-12 books, maybe I need to re-think that strategy?


proteus_2a 58M
7979 posts
12/16/2018 3:06 am

Apart from a slight preponderance towards physical exercise, I'd say I'm free of these vices...
(as for the other ones, Idon't feel inclined to talk in daylight ....)

Cheers my lady

P


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