Addiction can come in any form and by any means, if we failed to properly positioned ourself to how we are trading, not only on trades can we have addiction, this also exist in every other thing we may be doing wrongly from the usual way it is expected to be done, we also have to consider that addiction in trading could come in many forms and also cost us, because we are not going to be addicted only, but also lose more trading fund at the cause.
To avoid addiction, the traders must have the right knowledge about the exit point. Those who can create a specific trading plan and have the mindset to prevent those who take retaliatory trades after a loss, in a word I believe that addiction will never work on them. Along with this, a fixed time limit should be set for trading and special attention should be paid to not giving too much time. And at every step you should ask yourself, why am I trading or does trading feel stressful to me or can I enjoy something else other than trading, etc., which will play an effective role in controlling emotions.
Yes, honestly trading addiction exists and it is not as much about the case as one might suppose. It is not always pursuing profits, this time it can be an attempt to prove something or have a feeling of compensating a loss and this is when emotions enter. It is so crucial to have a plan, be aware of the boundaries, and rest. When you feel like the urge to trade rises or you experience stress virtually all the time, then you have a huge red flag. When you ask yourself why are you getting into trade and what exactly do you want the trade to do to you, you tend to be more reserved.