Is it possible to be addicted to music??

You and probably most music lovers have questioned if music can turn into an addiction

Experts don’t formally recognize music addiction as a mental health diagnosis.So,technically you can´t be addicted to music.Still, that doesn’t mean music habits can still sometimes become problematic.

"But how are addictions even developed?"

Great question!Dopamine plays a crucial role on the development of an addiction cycle(Dopamine is known as the "feel-good" hormone)

Certain behaviors(and substances)trigger the release of dopamine.If the substances and behaviors become present in someone's daily life,over time,the brain's reward system starts to rely on those habits and the natural Dopamine production decreases.In theory,the brain could come to rely on music-triggered dopamine,but there's not much evidence to prove this actually happens

Unfortunately,this is a rather complicated topic and theres no straight answer...

Things that professionals check when evaluating someone for a possible addiction:

*Can you control the behavior pattern?

*Does it cause problems in your daily life?

*Do you continue with the behavior,despite the negative consequences,because you feel unable to stop?

*Does the need for the behavior increase over time and you experience withdrawl when you don't engage in such?

(it all comes down to one question:Does listening to music affect you negatively)

Specific signs that you may want to take a closer look at your music habits

*You rely on music to manage your emotions

*You can't function without music

*Music distracts you from important tasks

(music can also play a part in substance use)

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font and credits:https://www.healthline.com/health/addicted-to-music#is-it-possible

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