Learning to Forgive Yourself and Let Go of Guilt and Shame
Jan 27, 2015 · As a result of this obsession and compulsion, the addict often does things that cause them guilt and shame. The addict relieves the pain of guilt and shame by using more of …
Recovery | Addiction recovery resources - CHOOSE HELP
LifeRing Secular peer-run addiction recovery groups for anyone with a desire to recover from alcohol and drug addiction or who are in a relationship with an addict or alcoholic. Secular …
Self-Deception, Trust Issues & Honesty in Addiction Recovery
Feb 9, 2015 · Shame is a major barrier to speaking the truth. To know that we can share and not be judged is liberating. To know that we can share and not be judged is liberating. There's an …
Tips for Healing the Body, Mind and Spirit after Addiction
May 14, 2018 · Recovering addicts often have low self-esteem, guilt, shame, depression and anxiety. They are also prone to cravings to return to their addiction. During active addiction, …
Addiction Recovery: Using the S.M.A.R.T. Framework to Achieve …
Jul 2, 2013 · And since the setting and achieving of goals is such a big part of achieving successful recovery, most addiction treatment programs teach effective systems for framing …
Understanding Addiction - The Roles of Impulsivity and Compulsivity
Jan 14, 2025 · As abuse transitions into the early stages of addiction, you become increasingly focused on getting the pleasures of drugs or alcohol and increasingly unable to resist your …
Dealing with Emotions in Early Recovery - CHOOSE HELP
Jan 2, 2015 · Alcoholics and addicts do things in active addiction which leave them feeling guilt and shame. Learn what you can do to get over your guilt and shame to forgive yourself and let …
Living With An Addict
Addiction is a chronic disease with periods of active use and remission; and it’s also a personal disease which has whole family repercussions. If a person you love struggles with addiction, it …
Handling Negative Emotions without Drugs or Alcohol - CHOOSE …
Nov 24, 2017 · If you skip an after-work gathering because of nervousness you’ll probably feel even more nervous the next time you’re faced with a similar situation – if you use alcohol to …
The Importance of Resilience in Addiction Recovery - CHOOSE HELP
Jun 23, 2012 · Resilient people adapt to change and bounce back from adversity – and resilient people are less likely to react to tragedy or great stress with relapse back to substance abuse. …