You’ve tried to cut down. You’ve promised to stop. You’ve deleted the apps, made new resolutions—but the pattern returns.

Behavioral addictions—whether it’s screen overuse, compulsive shopping, gaming, or porn—aren’t about weak willpower. They’re about patterns wired into the brain.

The turning point is not rock bottom—it’s recognition.

🚨 When Should You Seek Professional Help?

If any of these are true, it may be time:

• You’ve tried to stop or cut down and failed repeatedly

• The behavior is affecting your sleep, relationships, or work

• You feel shame, guilt, or secrecy around the habit

• You experience mood changes, anxiety, or irritability when you don’t engage in it

• You use the behavior to escape emotional pain

• The behavior has escalated in time, frequency, or intensity

If you recognize yourself in these signs, you don’t need to wait. Help is available—and it works.

🧠 What Kind of Help Actually Works?

Behavioral addictions respond well to structured psychotherapeutic interventions. Here’s what’s available:

🧰 1. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Helps identify and change thought-behavior loops

• Builds healthier routines and coping mechanisms

💬 2. Motivational Interviewing (MI)

• Helps resolve inner conflicts

• Strengthens your own motivation to change

🌱 3. Mindfulness-Based Therapies

• Teach you to observe urges without acting on them

• Reduce emotional reactivity and compulsive behavior

🎯 4. ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

• Helps clarify values

• Builds behavioral flexibility and emotional acceptance

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 5. Support Groups & Relapse Prevention

• You are not alone. Shared stories = shared strength

• Learn to manage setbacks without guilt

In some cases, medication may be helpful—especially if the behavior is tied to depression, anxiety, OCD, or ADHD.

💡 What to Expect in Your First Session

• You’ll explore your habit pattern and emotional triggers

• No judgment—only understanding

• A personalized plan will be created based on your goals

• You’ll learn how to handle urges, restructure time, and rebuild confidence

Therapy is not just about stopping something—it’s about starting something better.

🧍Real Client Insight (Shared with Permission)

A client once told me, “I thought I had to break the habit before I came to therapy. But therapy is what helped me break it.”

📍 Ready to Reclaim Control in Chennai?

You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s understand the pattern, heal the root, and rebuild your life—together.

📞 Book a consultation with:

Dr. Srinivas Rajkumar T
Consultant Psychiatrist
📍Apollo Clinic – Velachery & Tambaram, Chennai
📧 srinivasaiims@gmail.com
📱 85951 55808

The first step isn’t quitting the habit—it’s asking for help.