FAQ's

How does TalktoAngel Help you in overcoming your addiction?

TalktoAngel is an online platform that provides quality therapy and other mental health services online. We have qualified and experienced professionals working with us. Addiction is one of our areas of expertise. We have experts and specialists who have successfully worked previously on various cases of addiction. Studies have proven that online mental health services are as effective as the conventional mode. Furthermore, at TalktoAngel, we put your needs first. Our addiction counselling experts can help you with flexible appointments, personalized and customized intervention plans all at the tip of your fingers.

How can I control my addiction?

If you think your addiction has turned into substance use/abuse disorder, it is best to contact a counselor/therapist who specializes in rehabilitation. However, if you think it is an addiction that you can overcome on your own, you can start with observing and understanding the pattern of your addictive behavior. This should be followed by breaking the chain of addictive behavior. You should also focus on taking small steps to develop counter addictive patterns. You need to be dedicated to staying away from temptations. Since, rehabilitation or de addiction treatments often involve medication, it is best to undergo de addiction under the counsel of a professional.

Is addiction a mental illness?

Addiction is a medical illness that alters brain functions. Whereas substance use disorder is identified as “mental health condition”. It is observed in various researches that people with addiction problems are twice as likely as the general population to have a mental illness at same time.. However, substance use/abuse is a disorder identified in the DSM 5 and ICD 11.

Why am I suffering from addiction?

Addiction can be caused due to a number of reasons. Heredity is one major factor, if you have a family history of addiction, you are predisposed to this condition and have higher chances of becoming an addict if introduced to it. There are other causes too like prenatal exposures, early indulgence in addiction related activities, developing addiction as a stress buster or coping mechanism. Studies suggest that stress is one major cause and it can also be a result of an underlying mental health condition.

What medication is best for addiction?

You cannot take medication for addiction, substance use or abuse disorder without the consultation of a psychiatrist. It is unprofessional and ethically wrong for us to disclose any medication in this manner. You can consult with one of our psychiatrists. Moreover, medication is only effective in the long term if coupled with effective psychotherapy.

ADHD

ADHD stands for Attention Deficiency and Hyperactivity disorder. It is a medical condition that makes it difficult for a person to sit still, pay attention and control impulsive behaviors (inability to self-control). More than 50 million people around the world suffer from ADHD, a mental disorder that affects children and teens and can persist into adulthood. People with ADHD tend to have low self-esteem, problems paying attention and are hyperactive. ADHD can result in poor school performance, difficulty at work or troubled relationships.

Signs and Symptoms of ADHD

Signs of inattention-

Difficulty in sustaining attention (short attention span)
Forgetful in daily activities
Difficulty in listening to others
Trouble organizing tasks and activities
Seem to not listen when spoken to directly
Difficulty attending to details
Avoid or dislike tasks that require sustained mental effort

Signs of hyperactivity and impulsivity-

Fidgets with hands or squirms while seated
Talks excessively
Shows difficulty engaging in quiet activities
Often interrupts others
Being constantly in motion or “on the go,” or acting as if “driven by a motor”
Often loses or forgets things
Difficulty in staying at one place or be seated for long time
Types of ADHD

Combined type

This is the most common type of ADHD, as it includes both hyperactive and impulsive type as well as inattention and distractibility type.

Impulsive and hyperactive type

It is the least common type of ADHD; it includes impulsive and hyperactive behaviors without inattention and distractibility.

Inattentive and distractibility type

This is also, less common type and characterized by inattention and distractibility without hyper activity