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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What is ACT? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of mindfulness based therapy which teaches people to diminish the impact of intrusive thoughts, to refrain from overreacting and to gain control over their lives by taking action. ACT focuses on three areas: Accept your reactions and be present Choose a valued direction Take action
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 recent tragic deaths of two young people after taking ecstasy at a music event in Australia prompted much media comment. Unfortunately, much of it was misinformed. Ecstasy is physically and psychologically addictive. The body quickly becomes accustomed to the drug and, over time, it is necessary to progressively increase the dose to achieve the same…
Benzodiazepine Use, Side Effects, and Risks Benzodiazepines are a class of medicinal drugs which are used as controlled legal substances by the medical industry. Unfortunately, it is also a type of drug that can easily lead to dependency. For that reason, the drug has been researched intensely over decades and several rehabilitation techniques have been developed…
Caffeine is one of the most researched substances in the world. It has many benefits, however too much caffeine can also be harmful. It all comes down to moderation, yet the more we consume the more tolerance our bodies build and so the potential of caffeine addiction and abuse increases.
Recovery from substance abuse and addiction is a life-long commitment, there is no doubt about that. It’s more than just changing self-destructive habits and abstinence from drugs or alcohol. It’s a process of getting to know who you really are and learning to love and forgive yourself. Even in recovery you can still feel overwhelming anxiety…