Addiction
Addiction
That defines addiction.
Yes
emotional illness n.A psychological disorder characterized by irrational and uncontrollable fears, persistent anxiety, or extremehostility.
In Bram Stoker's Dracula, drinking blood is a physical dependence because Dracula needs the blood. It can; however, also be an emotional dependence because blood drinking is a very sensual process.
Yes, repeated use of a drug can lead to emotional dependence where a person relies on the substance to cope with their emotions or to feel normal. Over time, the brain becomes accustomed to the presence of the drug, leading to cravings and a sense of emotional reliance on it.
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Compulsive behaviors are associated with emotional or neurochemical disorders that can range from autism to obsessive-compulsive disorder. You should discuss this with a professional you can trust, perhaps a school nurse or counselor.
It is likely that s/he would be able to help, since compulsive masturbation is an emotional problem.
Uncontrollable or inappropriate laughter is often referred to as pseudobulbar affect (PBA) or emotional lability. It is a neurological condition characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of laughter or crying that may not match how the person is actually feeling.
Psychological dependence is a condition where a person believes they need a substance in order to feel normal or cope with daily life. It involves craving the substance and feeling unable to function without it, even if there are no physical symptoms of withdrawal present. This type of dependence is often linked to mental and emotional factors, rather than physical changes in the body.
Psychological dependence responds to therapy. Whether or not it is "curable" depends on the willingness of the subject, the degree of emotional involvement, and the skill of the therapist -- as well as your definition of "cure." Can it be ameliorated so that people can live normal lives? Quite often.