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The Cost of Hiding Your True Self When we’re young, we often adjust our behavior to maintain the connection with those we depend on most—our caregivers. This adaptation might mean laughing at jokes we don’t find funny, hiding emotions that seem inconvenient, or pretending to be fine when we’re not. These small shifts in behavior […]
Read More How A Loss of Self Leads to AddictionIntroduction to the Issue Childhood trauma is a significant and often overlooked factor that can shape an individual’s future in profound ways. Many people who experience such trauma face lasting emotional and psychological challenges, which can increase their risk of developing various issues, including addiction. The experiences from one’s early years can set the stage […]
Read More Understanding How Childhood Trauma Leads to AddictionIn the realm of toxic relationships, there exists a phenomenon known as hostile dependency. This unique dynamic plays a significant role in perpetuating unhealthy patterns, fostering emotional turbulence, and often leading to addiction. By exploring the intricacies of hostile dependency, we can shed light on the complex interplay between toxic relationships and addiction, ultimately seeking […]
Read More Hostile Dependency: A Deeper Understanding of Toxic Relationships and AddictionDo I need recovery meetings to stay sober? Making the first step to attending a recovery meeting is no easy task. The anxiety that builds at the thought of joining a group full of strangers can be insurmountable. The reality of it all is that recovery is not achieved on an individual basis, the power […]
Read More Recovery MeetingsOne of the most debated topics in mental health surrounds the concepts of addition and the many theories used to define it. What lens do you use when you look at addiction, as an illness, a disease or a disorder of learning? Many struggle to use pathologies and use such labels as illness or disorder. […]
Read More Addiction: Disease, Learning/Conditioning or Attachment Injury?It is important to first acknowledge addiction as a brain disease where individuals wired for addiction lay tracks as neuropathways deep rooted in the brain system. These “tracks” and their connection with the pleasure and reward circuitry is where addiction is active. It is important to note how deep rooted these “tracks” are and the […]
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