by drsnipes | Nov 16, 2016 | Addiction
Sometimes it is helpful to relate your experiences to something else, in order to more clearly understand it. The movie, “Pinocchio,” can be used as a metaphor for addiction, Jiminy Cricket as their “sober selves” or conscience, and becoming a real boy without “strings” as ultimate recovery.
by drsnipes | Nov 16, 2016 | Addiction
Not everyone is in a bad place when they start using. Some people use drugs, gamble or engage in other behaviors recreationally. As the “happy chemicals” in your brain got used up, and other coping skills became overwhelmed, the addictive behaviors were used to help...
by drsnipes | Nov 16, 2016 | Addiction
Some people are still not convinced that they may have a problem. “I am not as bad as______” or “I only drink on the weekends.” The point is not how bad someone else is, or how often you are engaging in the behavior. The point is that you are experiencing problems...
by drsnipes | Nov 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Being honest with yourself about what you do, why you do it, how it is impacting you and what (if anything) you want to change is the first step in recovery. Like ripping a bandage off of an infected wound, getting honest with yourself may hurt like hell. However,...
by drsnipes | Nov 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
One thing that you may struggle with is the term “addict.” Behaviors you learned in the past, which have brought you pleasure or eliminated pain, will probably always remain in your “toolbox;” however, these are simply behaviors. They were the only way you found to...
