we receive some benefit
from overeating, and we like
that effect we receive.
It is the warm fuzzy feeling that I like,
an alternative state of mind.
Hypofrontality is loosely defined
as a decline frontal lobe functioning
and metabolism. It's
one of the major brain changes
caused by an addiction process.
Weakened self-control systems (hypofrontality),
are overwhelmed by the cravings
emanating from sensitized addiction pathways
and a desensitized reward circuit
Characterised by:
low (no) social skills
low (no) impulse control
poor regulation of emotions
Learning emotional regulation
is part of the recommended treatment.
Cost benefit analysis:
Benefit of the active addiction:
-the warm fuzz feeling
obtained by partaking.(short term)
-removal of the craving.(short term)
Cost: overweight, obesity.
Benefit of not using:
health, long term
The cost:
the craving, (short term) if it goes away:
to date, the craving is occurring,
and not going away.
and not going away.
