Hey Crypto Addicts
A hospital in Scotland is believed to be the first to open a treatment centre for people addicted to trading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
Castle Craig Hospital in Peeblesshire has taken the step of creating a residential treatment course for ‘crypto addicts
So how do you know if you are addicted? According to Castle Craig, answering yes to five or more of the following 9 questions makes you a pathological cryptocurrency addict.
1.Do I spend a lot of time thinking about different types of cryptocurrency?
2.Am I spending large amounts on cryptocurrency?
3.Have I tried to slow down or completely stop cryptocurrency trading — but not been able to?
4.Do I become restless or irritable if I try to cut down my screen time related to cryptocurrency?
5.Do I jump on the computer and start trading in cryptocurrency to escape from life’s problems or to try to elevate my mood?
6.Do I carry on trading in cryptocurrency after losing money — to try to gain it back?
7.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?
8.Has my cryptocurrency trading habit had an effect on my relationships or my job?
9.Do I try to get other people to lend me money when I have lost on investment?
If you have answered ‘yes’
Just once – may be a problem – this one thing may be enough of a problem to need help.
Three times – Addicted to cryptocurrency – your cryptocurrency trading habit probably feels out of control – think about getting help.
Five or more times – Pathological cryptocurrency addict – your cryptocurrency trading habit is probably affecting every part of your life – seek help.
I have answered yes more than five times
https://castlecraig.co.uk/resources/gambling/cryptocurrency-addiction/crypto-addiction-guide/