Addictions

[Dutch Uncle]

I have found this interesting article on addictions. It quite long and definitely triggering.

***possible triggers on not-wanting-to live, and some references to spirituality/religion being a must***
Or in her own words:

This material is intended to rattle a bunch of cages. If it doesn't, I've failed in my mission to illuminate a path toward full recovery, where your addictive impulses cease to exist.

She's pretty blunt overall. It's a lot to take in, so perhaps it's best to digest it in installments. I have, and I still go back piecemeal.

Addiction is addiction, whether it's to alcohol/drugs, online social media, sex or porn, gambling, exercise, eating, work, codependency or scholastic/athletic over-achievement--and the same root causes and recovery principles always apply, no matter what your drug of choice is

I myself are still addicted to a lot of stuff, so I can't vouch for her article to work, but a lot on what I've read in the article fits well with articles and books on recovery from cPTSD, so I think this is a worthwhile resource to add to the mix, especially if you are struggling with addictions.

Outgrowing your Addiction

[On the edge of hope]

This was desperately needed. Thank you

[sanmagic7]

i finally stopped smoking last year.  i swear, that was the hardest of all my addiction to stop. 

but, i agree - an addiction is an addiction is an addiction, and there are no 'good' addictions.  if something keeps you away , continuously distracts you from your 'self', from the pain, hurt, shame, anger, etc. within, there is a problem. 

[Cc]

Thank you for sharing this article "letting go of an old friend" really resonates with me.
My addiction of choice is food... its not as bad as it used to be since Ive been exercising and commiting to physical health but, it still becomes particularly strong when I am experiencing a new type of flashback or processing some new information. Its stuffing myself to stop the emotion.
Its definetely the old familiar friend I turn to.
Very informative piece

[Dee]

My addictions; exercise was a huge one for me, my eating disorder is considered by many an addiction.  I am not considered to being addicted to alcohol, but sometimes I wonder.  I smoked from 14-21 as well.  Hurting myself has also been an addiction.  I seem to be able to quit one, only to find a new one to replace it.

[JusticeBeaver]

This is a really great article. I am currently using my addiction to picking my skin as an anxiety relief mechanism, and I am battling to try to stop but I keep falling into it. I have battled drug addiction (prescription, haven't used in years now), smoking (quit 2 years ago), various eating disorder behaviors, compulsive shopping. I agree with Dee, it's like I trade one addiction for a new one.