Denial keeps us locked into the behaviour we are trying to change by convincing us that what we’re doing is not that bad, necessary on some level or will change. All these assumptions are wrong. This post poses the questions you need to ask yourself to navigate your way out of denial. Only then is recovery possible.
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We selected childhood abandonment as a topic that not only resonates with the core model of our trauma centre but is one that it is so prevalent in modern relationships stuck behind the screens of our respective technology devices and in the weirdest and most dynamic social environments ever experienced on this planet. “Abandoholics” is…
Mental health conditions seldom appear unexpectedly. More often than not, close relatives and friends and often affected individuals themselves identify changes or feelings that something is wrong in their cognitive thinking patterns, internal feelings or behaviours before an actual diagnosable issue progresses into a clear-cut case. Here are some of the early warning signs of…
The credibility of rehabilitation treatment Legal, medical and social security entities, and society in general, broadly support therapeutic rehab treatment for addicts. On the other hand, there are critics who pick holes in the need for treatment and question the integrity of the industry. The conflict sometimes causes uncertainty about the value of rehab treatment.…
Do you consume more caffeinated beverages than you do water? Does your current caffeine consumption no longer give you a boost, just a feeling of being normal? Maybe your one cup of coffee a day has turned into one too many. You’re aware of it but you don’t know how to kick the habit. We…
Comparison is the thief of joy. If we look at our lives measured against those around us, they inevitably seem less than. Comparison is always around us; when we open Facebook, when we “watch all” Instagram stories; even when we send a whats app message, statuses are there to be viewed. Click. Everything is documented…
Advice for the Partners of Alcoholics If you are a friend or a partner who came here looking for answers, this is for you: Do not throw alcohol down the drain or hide it. Do not drink with the alcoholic to get rid of the alcohol. Do not take responsibility or make excuses for the…