by drsnipes | Dec 28, 2017 | Addiction, Uncategorized
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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 | Aug 15, 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 | Aug 15, 2016 | Addiction
Addictive substances and behaviors cause a release of pleasure chemicals that temporarily numb or distract from current feelings of depression, anger, anxiety or physical pain. It is one way people survive unbearable pain, until they learn what is causing it and...
