In the bustling corner of the city, there is such a group of people hidden. They may be glamorous on the outside, but they suffer from an unspeakable pain. This pain stems from a strong desire, an irresistible desire for something. They weren't smokers, they weren't drunkards, but they were just as caught up in a quagmire.
Patient's Statement: 15 Years of Addiction Recovery
Mr. Lee, aged 45, has a thriving career and is an outstanding business leader. Behind his brilliance, there is a period of hardship that few people know. Fifteen years ago, Mr. Li was caught up in the psychedelic world of online games due to the heavy burden of his work. At first, he just wanted to relax and relieve stress through games. As time went on, he found himself more and more inseparable from games, even to the point of forgetting to sleep and eat.
Mr. Lee began to realize that he might be addicted, but he didn't take it to heart. In his opinion, it is just a form of entertainment and does not cause much harm to the body. As time passed, he felt that his body was weakening day by day, and his spirit was gradually declining. He tried various methods to kick the game addiction, but all failed.
In desperation, Mr. Li finally made up his mind to quit his gaming addiction. He found a professional psychiatrist and began a long road to addiction. Through the careful guidance of the psychologist and his unremitting efforts, Mr. Li finally succeeded in quitting his gaming addiction. Looking back on the past 15 years, he is full of emotion: "I never thought that I would be so addicted to games, let alone that this addiction would cause me so much pain. In retrospect, those days were a nightmare. ”
3. The truth about addiction
What caused Mr. Li's addiction to games, and what kind of medical mystery is behind it?
The first thing to do is to understand the true meaning of addiction. Addiction, that is, an individual's irresistible strong desire and dependence on a particular substance or behavior, and an uncontrollable repeated addiction to it. The essence of addiction is a complex neurobiological process, which encompasses multi-dimensional interactions such as brain reward mechanisms and learning-memory networks.
When it comes to the construction of addiction, the brain's reward system plays an irreplaceable key role. When an individual ingests an addictive substance or engages in an addictive behavior, the brain releases a neurotransmitter called dopamine, which produces feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. This lure of pleasure and satisfaction causes the individual to repeat the behavior or ingest the substance until they fall into the vortex of addiction.
The long-term development of addictive behaviors will lead to significant changes in the structure and function of the brain. These changes include enhanced neuronal connectivity, altered synaptic plasticity, and changes in neurotransmitter levels. These changes can make individuals increasingly dependent on addictive substances or behaviors.
In Mr. Lee's case, he became addicted to games because of the intense sense of pleasure and satisfaction they brought him. This sense of pleasure and satisfaction comes from aspects such as the virtual world and social interaction in the game. As time went on, Mr. Lee's dependence on games became more and more profound, even affecting his life and work. This is a typical symptom of addiction.
4. Case Study: Combination of Theory and Practice
In Mr. Lee's case, we can see the tremendous impact of addiction on an individual's life. Addiction is not incurable. Through professional psychotherapy, medication, and the individual's own efforts, it is entirely possible for an addict to quit addiction and return to a normal life.
During Mr. Lee's recovery, the psychiatrist used a variety of treatments. First, they used cognitive behavioral therapy to help Mr. Li realize the harm of his addictive behavior to his life and work, and stimulate his willingness to quit addiction. Second, they used methods such as exposure therapy and desensitization therapy to reduce Mr. Lee's craving and dependence on games. Finally, they helped Mr. Lee build a healthy lifestyle and social support system through family support and social interactions.
After 15 years of hard work, Mr. Li finally succeeded in quitting his gaming addiction. His experience tells us that addiction is not an invincible enemy with strong conviction and unremitting efforts.
In the medical field, addiction has been widely recognized as a serious public health problem. The World Health Organization classifies addiction as a neuropsychiatric disorder and calls on governments to strengthen their prevention and treatment of addiction. More and more medical experts and researchers are committed to the study of the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment techniques of addiction, in order to provide patients with more effective treatment options.
Addiction is a terrible disease that can leave an individual unknowingly trapped in it. As long as we remain vigilant and vigilant and avoid over-reliance on a substance or behavior, addiction can be effectively prevented. At the same time, we should also pay attention to whether the people around us have addiction problems, and give them help and support in a timely manner. Let's cherish life together and stay away from the shadow of addiction!
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