Addiction to adrenaline

An adrenaline rush once in a while is great even essential to make one feel alive! But some people seem to love this rush so much that they crave excitement constantly. Adrenaline addicts tend to live in a constant state of panic and excitement. They create a crisis even when there is none. These people have a constant need of urgency, they avoid spending time with themselves, because it makes them feel that they are missing something, the anxiety they feel is similar to the withdrawal symptoms that people addicted to habits like gambling, watching TV, shopping, chatting, etc feel.

This addiction affects a person’s health, personal, social and family life adversely. Ulcers, heart attacks, irritability, crankiness, social reclusion, lack of job satisfaction etc are all affects of adrenaline addiction. Awareness about the addiction is the first step towards recovery. Post which meditation, other stress busting activities, counseling and support from family and friends can help an addict return to normalcy.