How Do You Overcome A Chocolate Addiction?
• Identify the symptoms. Not all researchers in the field of psychology perceive chocolate addiction as a “true addiction”,[1] however, some researchers believe that the release of endorphins brought about by consuming chocolate creates a physical dependency to obtain that mood high again and again, thereby suggesting it is possible to be addicted to chocolate.[2] Whichever way you see it, cravings for chocolate are definitely real and very hard to resist if you have become habituated to consuming it. If you have uncontrollable cravings for chocolate, these may be some of the signs: • You feel “conditioned” to need it at certain times of the day (the post-lunch afternoon dip being one good example). • You salivate more in the presence of chocolate, or at the thought of it. • You feel negative or anxious without it, and feel better for having it.[3] • Identify why it is a problem in your life. If you think chocolate might be a problem, it is important to understand what challenges your
