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Seeking solace in food occasionally is normal. However, recurring episodes of overeating, feeling a lack of control during binges, and subsequent guilt.
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Persistent gambling despite negative consequences, such as financial hardship, relationship breakdowns, or legal
issues. This addiction often involves a cycle of risk-taking, loss, and repeated attempts to recover losses.
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Compulsive engagement in sexual behaviors—such as excessive pornography use, risky encounters, or multiple
sexual partners—can lead to emotional distress, damaged relationships, and health risks.
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Uncontrollable buying of goods or services, often beyond one’s financial means. This can result in mounting debt,
hoarding behaviors, and strained personal or family relationships.
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An obsession with physical fitness that goes beyond healthy habits. Individuals may experience guilt, anxiety, or
distress when unable to exercise, often pushing through pain or illness to maintain rigid routines.
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A behavioral pattern where a person consistently prioritizes the needs of others over their own. This can include
excessive people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, and taking responsibility for others’ emotions or
actions—often at the expense of personal well-being.
Behavioral Addictions aka Process Addictions
At Key City Wellness, we recognize that process addictions—also known as behavioral addictions—can be just as disruptive and distressing as substance use disorders.
These behaviors may not involve substances, but they activate similar reward pathways in the brain, often leading to serious emotional, relational, and financial consequences.
We have supported folks in all of these types of addictions,
and we can help you too!
