by Jodie Stevens | Aug 21, 2014 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction |
Another common belief among people (especially those who struggle with addiction) is the idea that they are ‘terminally unique.’ While it’s true that we are all individual; our experiences are not. If you’re like me, when you feel like no-one ‘gets you,’ your first...
by Jodie Stevens | Aug 20, 2014 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction |
The Belief Gap – Part 2 Another faulty belief at the core of addiction and self-destructive behavior is: “No one will ever be able to meet my needs; therefore, I must meet my own needs.” (Dr. Patrick Carnes, Out of the Shadows) I used to tell myself things like: “I...
by Jodie Stevens | Aug 18, 2014 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction |
The root of addiction and other self-destructive behaviors can usually be found in incorrect beliefs about ourselves. One of the most common faulty beliefs is: “No one could ever love me if they truly knew who I was.” (Dr. Patrick Carnes – Out of the Shadows...
by Jodie Stevens | Aug 14, 2014 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Fear and Anxiety |
The tragic death of a Robin Williams is a reminder that mental illness and addiction don’t discriminate. No amount of fame, money, brilliance, talent, charisma or good looks can bring happiness. They’re all transitory and most people realize it at some point in their...
by Jodie Stevens | Aug 12, 2014 | Choices, Forgiveness |
In her book “Forgiveness” June Hunt describes what we can do when we don’t want to forgive someone: “Whenever you don’t feel like doing something you should do, examine your thoughts. While you can’t control what your offenders do, you can control your thinking about...
