According to the survey results, we are all well aware that we have bad habits, to one degree or another. The survey was conducted in my tg channel, I recommend subscribing ;) https://t.me/dementevapsy/484 Then how do we form bad habits? 1. Impact of environmental factors: Bad habits can be associated with stress, social environment, genetics, environment, etc. A number of factors always play a role in the formation of a specific habit, and it is important to learn to identify them in order to create a more useful replacement for them. 2. Positive reinforcement: When a habit begins to develop, positive feelings or secondary benefits can reinforce habit formation. For example, smoking reduces stress in the short term, while alcohol creates a relaxing effect. A person may begin to abuse these substances to boost their mood or cope with stress. Although, in fact, it further destroys its nervous system and aggravates the condition, including the physical one. 3. Gradual reinforcement: Habits become stronger over time. The more often a person performs a certain action, the stronger the habit becomes. For example, if a person drinks alcohol regularly, his body may develop physical dependence.4. Negative consequences: Bad habits are often accompanied by negative consequences, such as poor health, relationship problems, financial difficulties and others. However, even with these consequences, people may continue their habits due to addiction or psychological factors.5. Cyclicality: Bad habits can form a cyclical pattern where a person tries to quit the habit, but returns to it due to a strong desire or withdrawal of negative consequences.6. Psychological mechanisms: He also does not forget that we have a certain mental make-up and there are psychological mechanisms that contribute to the development of bad habits. For example, compulsive behavior, obsessive thoughts, self-deception mechanisms and other factors that can support bad habits. In order to overcome bad habits, we try various strategies with clients in psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral, support from family and friends, medication ( in case of addictions), and other methods that can help change habits and improve quality of life. And each client will have his own set of strategies, which we individually develop..