The first question begins are you spending a lot of time thinking about crypto? tick,
So a rehab clinic in Scotland has added crypto trading to it's lists of treatable addictions.
Castle Craig, one of Europe’s leading addiction rehab clinics, has received requests to treat cryptocurrency addiction and is highlighting this area of concern.
People addicted to online Bitcoin trading are able to join the intensive gambling programme at the 30 year-established alcohol, drug and gambling rehab clinic.
Treatment at Castle Craig residential rehab clinic involves intensive evidence-based therapies ranging from the 12 Steps, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma therapy and equine therapy among others.
So how do you know if you are addicted? According to Castle Craig, answering yes to five or more of the following 10 questions makes you a pathological cryptocurrency addict.
Do I spend a lot of time thinking about different types of cryptocurrency?
Am I spending large amounts on cryptocurrency?
Have I tried to slow down or completely stop cryptocurrency trading — but not been able to?
Do I become restless or irritable if I try to cut down my screen time related to cryptocurrency?
Do I jump on the computer and start trading in cryptocurrency to escape from life’s problems or to try to elevate my mood?
Do I carry on trading in cryptocurrency after losing money — to try to gain it back?
Have I ever fibbed to other people about how much time or money I spend trading in cryptocurrency? Have I ever taken money unlawfully to fund my cryptocurrency addiction?
Has my cryptocurrency trading habit had an effect on my relationships or my job?
Do I try to get other people to lend me money when I have lost on investment?
So how did you do?
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More information can be found directly at https://castlecraig.co.uk/resources/gambling/cryptocurrency-addiction/crypto-addiction-guide/