Question 1

please tell me how long it takes for to get over computer addiction?

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Highly variable: Therapy can give you a tremendous boost in controlling internet use. Cognitive-behavioral therapy provides step-by-step ways to stop compulsive internet behaviors and change your perceptions regarding internet and computer use. Therapy can also help you learn healthier ways of coping with uncomfortable emotions, such as stress, anxiety, or depression.

Question 2

how do you get over an addiction?

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No easy answer: Depends on type of addiction (e.g., drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, eating).  Nonetheless, abstinence is difficult to achieve and requires many changes (in lifestyle, friends, social life).  Counseling and participation in self-help groups is very helpful. Medication may help. Relapses are common and not necessarily a sign of failure.  Families of the addict should join self-help groups as well.

Question 3

what can i do to get over porn addiction?

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Same as any other?: Addictions have some things in common (and some things unique to the object). The 12-step approach may provide help for a wide range of objects. They have the best record of success in alcohol & drug addicts. You might want to find a meeting and ask them for advise with your issue. Otherwise, if you want one-on-one, see a cbt psychotherapist to approach it as a behavioral problem. Help is there 4u.

Question 4

what do i do to get over a shoplifting addiction?

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Seek help.: You may want to have psychiatric and neurological evaluations to see if there are any brain disorders underlying your shoplifting behavior.
You may seek help from a therapist or counselor.

Question 5

i might have a gum addiction. how do i get over this?

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Gum addiction?: I don't think that chewing gum is addictive. Do you spend time thinking about how you will get gum and more gum? When you don't have gum do you crave gum? Does chewing gum cause you difficulty in your ability to function at work or in your social life.?Do you tell yourself you should stop chewing gum but find you just can't? Do others tell you they think you have a problem with gum? Let me know!

Question 6

i have an addiction to potatoes. how can i get over it?

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Carbs: You won't like my answer. But if you have an addiction to potatoes - you may need to work to reduce your carb intake. Try healthy raw vegetables instead of so many potatoes. It is recommended that you get five servings of veggies and four of fruit per day. Try  eating veggies other than potatoes. Don't buy the potatoes and don't keep them in your kitchen. Good luck.

Question 7

how can i help my brother get over his addiction to morphine?

Accepted Answer

With help/commitment: Big question.  Is he asking for help, or not? Is he saying "i should quit" or "i want to quit"? Should is a word that sounds like "i need to..." but really means"...But i'm not".Is this your idea or his?Nowadays, morphine is not a street addiction, it's usually medical.  Have him talk to his doc. Street addictions are usually oxy-/hydrocodone.  Narc-anon is another place to start if no md can help.

Question 8

how effective is hypnotherapy in getting people to get over their addictions?

Accepted Answer

Helps set the ideas: Hypnosis helps create the beliefs and capability to do the impossible, stop a abad habit. Habits start with thoughts, actions. Hypnosis targets this and changes it so the person feels able and willing to change all of this for the better. It really works.

Question 9

how to get over a hydrocodone addiction?

Accepted Answer

Detoxification: Find a detoxification specialist.  In some places, alcoholic anonymous may help with hydrocodone addiction as well.

Question 10

how can i get over my serious food addiction?

Accepted Answer

New hobbies: Change the way you approach food. See it as the energy to function. Exercise 30 minutes daily, limit your portion sizes and get a new hobby...Preferably one that doesn't involve food. It's how you think that changes what you do.

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