--- In [email protected], "sparaig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In [email protected], scienceofabundance <no_reply@> wrote: > > > > --- In [email protected], "sparaig" <sparaig@> wrote: > > > > > --snip-- > > BTW, TM can *appear* to be > > > addicting, but the dynamics don't quite fit in my experience. > > > > Most non-recovering addicts of any thing will say the same thing you > > have said above. On a lighter (?), note do you experience your > > participation in FFL as being an addiction? > > > > Double BTW, I was repeating why my professional counselor said to me when I commented > that I was addicted to TM, and then described my "addiction." he started, and > then said "thats > not an addiction." >
Here's a list of behaviors associated with addiction. Some fit my association with TM and some don't, even during my most obsessive involvement and even when they do fit, do they really? http://www.indiana.edu/~engs/hints/addictiveb.html Common Characteristics Among Addictive Behaviors There are many common characteristics among the various addictive behaviors: 1. The person becomes obsessed (constantly thinks of) the object, activity, or substance. OCD. Guitar, TM, posting on FFL, you name it. 2. They will seek it out, or engage in the behaivor even though it is causing harm (physical problems, poor work or study performance, problems with friends, family, fellow workers). A mixed bag. My FAMILY would instruct me to go meditate when I missed, so is it an addiction or a needed medical treatment that I found it important to set aside the time to do so, even if certain things suffered because of it. Or was it/is it a time-management problem alone? 3. The person will compulsively engage in the activity, that is, do the activity over and over even if he/she does not want to and find it difficult to stop. I often fall asleep during TM. When I had mono,I fell asleep for many hours at a time. Is this an addictive behavior? 4. Upon cessation of the activity, withdrawal symptoms often occur. These can include irritability, craving, restlessness or depression. This happens with lots of different things, including sleeping regularly, eating regularly, etc. By itself, is it a sign of addiction? 5. The person does not appear to have control as to when, how long, or how much he or she will continue the behavior (loss of control). (They drink 6 beers when they only wanted one, buy 8 pairs of shoes when they only needed a belt, ate the whole box of cookies, etc). See above about the falling asleep thing. I find that often, I want to spring up AFTER program, rather than take the extrea few minutes at the end to "come out of it." Is this addictive behavior or simply common sense to take that extra few minutes? 6. He/she often denies problems resulting from his/her engagement in the behavior, even though others can see the negative effects. My family is frustrated that my TM takes so long, but THEY notice when haven't done it... 7. Person hides the behavior after family or close friends have mentioned their concern. (hides food under beds, alcohol bottles in closets, doesn't show spouse credit card bills, etc). Not an issue. 8. Many individuals with addictive behaviors report a blackout for the time they were engaging in the behavior (don't remember how much or what they bought, how much the lost gambeling, how many miles they ran on a sore foot, what they did at the party when drinking) See above about falling asleep. 9.Depression is common in individuals with addictive behaviors. That is why it is important to make an appointment with a physician to find out what is going on. Addiction due to TM or TM addiction due to depression? 10. Individuals with addictive behaviors often have low self esteem, feel anxious if the do not have control over their environment, and come from psychologically or physically abusive families. See point #9. To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
