Angela Pugh
Angela Pugh
If You Have An Addictive Personality, You May Have Behavior Addictions, Too
If You Have An Addictive Personality, You May Have Behavior Addictions, Too
If You Have An Addictive Personality, You May Have Behavior Addictions, Too
Wednesday 10th April 2024
Explore what it means to have an addictive personality and learn about behavioural addictions with Angela Pugh in this insightful episode of Addiction Unlimited.
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Episode Overview
- Addictive personalities can lead to behavioural addictions like shopping, gambling, and eating.
- Dopamine plays a key role in addiction by creating feelings of reward.
- Nine signs of an addictive personality include obsession, impulsivity, and secrecy.
- Understanding these traits can help in managing addictive behaviours.
- Angela Pugh shares personal experiences and professional advice on coping with addiction.
If I do something and I like it, I want more of it.
Ever wondered what it means to have an addictive personality? In this episode of Addiction Unlimited, host Angela Pugh breaks down the concept of addictive personalities and the behavioural addictions that often accompany them. Angela, a professional coach and recovering alcoholic, shares her personal experiences and professional insights, making this episode both relatable and educational. She discusses how addictive tendencies can extend beyond substances to behaviours like eating, shopping, gambling, and even exercising.
If you find yourself always wanting more or obsessing over things, this episode will resonate with you. Angela outlines nine signs of an addictive personality, including obsession, impulsivity, and secrecy, and explains how these traits can lead to various behavioural addictions. She also touches on the role of dopamine in addiction and why some people are more prone to addictive behaviours.
Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or trying to understand a loved one's behaviour, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in to learn more about managing addictive tendencies and finding healthier ways to cope.