What is the difference between a “strong habit” and a “weak addiction”?

Question by flignar: What is the difference between a “strong habit” and a “weak addiction”?
For example…after a meal I am compelled to brush my teeth…I just have….why is that a habit and not an addiction? (or is it?)

Best answer:

Answer by sweet pea
my sister was a bit like yourself and now she has been told of the damage she has caused with OVER brushing

Answer by Chickeyd
I think that’s just a word game.

The question is, are you able to go without brushing, or does it drive you crazy until you do?

If you can go without, then I’d say it’s a habit.

If you can’t, I’d suggest you talk to your doctor about it, because you could have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD. It’s not that uncommon, but you don’t want “habits” like this to control you and effect your ability to live life.

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