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.
Read more about denial in drug and alcohol addiction cases here and on this page here.
To answer the question, statistics say about R20 billion. But we can’t relate to figures like this. It’s not real. And it offers no solution for drug and alcohol addiction related destructive consequences. So what are the consequences – and what solution can we find to correct the problem and protect your company?
Healthcare professionals often describe anxiety as an impending sense of doom that is not necessarily linked to an actual event. Unlike the feeling of nervousness we sometimes experience when confronted by challenging situations, anxiety can actually cripple an individual’s ability to act at all. Sometimes, anxiety can lead to a panic attack that triggers heightened…
Treating trauma is a complex task. A person can still be manifesting negative behavioural traits as a result of this past trauma even though a significant period of time, even years since a traumatic event has occurred has elapsed. Trauma can develop into Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Childhood trauma refers to…
The pronounced toll of developmental trauma Research has shown that childhood trauma is associated with more severe degrees of psychopathology than with trauma encountered in adulthood. It also indicates that childhood abuse creates a stronger current for drawing victims into the maelstrom of long-term post-traumatic stress disorder. In studies, specific responses were wide-ranging and more…
Many yoga practices can go a long way towards helping people that are recovering from addiction issues after formal treatment. The practice of Yoga stems from ancient India and is often touted as the optimal connection to establishing both a physical and mental well-being. Yoga uses physical movement techniques to target parts of the brain…
The Game of Thrones as a series has some brilliant castings in its own right, however, one particular performance in the portrayal of “Tyrion Lannister” (the “high functioning alcoholic” dwarf) by the incredible actor Peter Dinklage, makes this series truly outstanding in the realms of complex trauma and alcohol use disorders. Throughout the series “Tyrion”…