How to stop any form of addiction
I have a friend of mine that’s trying to stop but it’s been so hard
36-40, F
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SomeIrishPerson · 31-35, M
First of all the person has to want to quit. Then they need to ask themselves why they're doing what they do. What do they get out of it?
Most addictions are pure self-destruction wrapped up in the powerful illusion of some pleasure or benefit.
The only relatively simple way out involves a lot of examination and reflection on what the person is actually doing, why they do it, and if their life would be better if they stopped.
Most addictions are pure self-destruction wrapped up in the powerful illusion of some pleasure or benefit.
The only relatively simple way out involves a lot of examination and reflection on what the person is actually doing, why they do it, and if their life would be better if they stopped.
SomeMichGuy · M
@SomeIrishPerson For the many things involving a physical component of the addiction, it's a tad harder.
SomeIrishPerson · 31-35, M
@SomeMichGuy
That can be the case, I have experience of that too.
The main part of the struggle for me was always psychological though. The physical component is made a hundred times worse when it's accompanied by huge craving and suffering caused by the belief that you're making a huge sacrifice.
That can be the case, I have experience of that too.
The main part of the struggle for me was always psychological though. The physical component is made a hundred times worse when it's accompanied by huge craving and suffering caused by the belief that you're making a huge sacrifice.
SomeMichGuy · M
@SomeIrishPerson Interesting point and from a person who has walked through that torment!