Overcome Addiction - The Key to Abstinence |
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Have you ever wondered why some people can walk away from addiction
and some can not?
Why is it that some people fall into the addiction trap, yet others partake in substances and compulsions moderately?
Well, first lets take a look at the addiction equation. The root
cause of addiction is the emotional trauma caused by family dysfunction.
The reason for choosing habitual behavior to mask that pain is a
low level of coping skills. So, it would only stand to reason that the
key to abstinence would be a higher level of coping skills. But, what exactly does it mean to possess a higher level of coping skills and how
can you accomplish it?
Well, to increase your level of coping skills means to increase your self-esteem. When you have a high regard for yourself and you love yourself addictive behavior becomes repulsive. But, how do you increase your self-esteem?
First and foremost, you must learn to forgive yourself. Most people suffering from addiction find it very difficult to forgive themselves since they bare a burden of shame and guilt not only from their family dysfunction, but also from the pain their behavior has caused others.
However, you can forgive yourself and you can learn to love yourself by curing wounditis. You have a choice! You can either continue to feel victimized or you can take a stand and refuse to self-incriminate yourself.
You see, you have the same power as everyone else! You are no different! We are all but a grain of sand in the desert of humanity. We are all the same and we are all connected.
So, you do have the power to increase your self-esteem. But, self-esteem is not a commodity that you purchase,or a fruit that is plucked from a tree. Possessing self-esteem and merit for ones self is a product of self-love.
To love your self you must first forgive yourself, and second, you must embark on an inward journey to awaken your true authentic self and your own personal power.
This is not only the key to abstinence, but it will bullet proof your self-esteem against the guns of addiction!
If you have any questions about abstinence or how to increase your self-esteem, I may be contacted at david@visionquestlifecoaching.com or I may be reached at 724-203-4575 Mon-Thurs from 9am-9pm eastern.
Best wishes,
David Roppo
Addiction Coach
5stepstoaddictionfreedom.com
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