The Emotions Behind Addictive Behavior
Michele Shaw
At the core of addictive behavior is distraction and avoidance. People with addictions are running from something or someone, whether they know it or not. Overcoming addiction is not a matter of changing our behavior and habits in hopes of getting a fresh start. That part of the journey only comes later. The first and most important step is to stop running and begin honestly evaluating our lives, as daunting a prospect as that sounds. Not every addiction is the same, obviously. Some people don’t use substances of any kind, and yet are as entrenched in addictive behavior as an alcoholic. They might bury themselves in work, become trapped in...
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