Addiction 101
Physically addictive substances used daily, can bring these uncomfortable physical symptoms.
Withdrawal
A strong urge that can pull you in a way that you may not want to go. And no... this isn't for chocolate.
Craving
We make dozens, if not hundreds of these a day with our mind and sometimes we may not be sure it's even happening, but making a good one, can be life changing.
Decisions/Choices
These exist in our mind and heart, and it's important to learn how to manage them, but these are not, one in the same.
Feelings/Emotions
The essential inner drive, focus, and desire that brings about positive change and achieving goals.
Motivation
This happens when more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need for using larger amounts.
Tolerance
You may have went backwards a bit, but its just one of these...not a failure.
Setback
This describes the way we present and express ourselves. If it's negative, perhaps you should work on adjusting it.
Attitude
This uncomfortable mental feeling occurs when we worry or stress over things.
Anxiety
Looking inside yourself honestly, and truthfully. Another word for Self Awareness
Insight
Not just a river in Egypt, but also a failure to recognize the truth about a problem is often referred to as this.
Denial
Some people may try to deal with their use by attempting to use less, or change to another substance. If that doesn't work, perhaps consider this older and basic option.
Abstinence/Sobriety
This categorizes and includes all the most important things in our lives. When we look at these people and qualities, we may get sentimental over them.
Values
These states of mind are ever changing, but can make us feel high, low, and everythingMoods in between. They may be temporary but can make or break our day if were not careful.
Moods
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a challenge. Things get difficult on our own, everyone needs this.
Support
every choice we make can mean facing these. Addiction at times mean we ignore these repeatedly.
Consequences
It may be wise to see our doctor and consider this when our addiction and cravings become overwhelming.
Medication assisted Treatment.
It's not about perfection, we all have up's and downs, but what matters is that we keep moving forward and making this.
Progress.
Eliminate these negative feelings that stem from grudges, and we've made some steps, or four, in our recovery.
Resentments
Building insight and motivation lead to a powerful experience that produces strong mental stimulation to make things better
Inspiration
While we want this more than anything, we actually have very little. Damnit, I misplaced the remote.
Control
They say relapse doesn't happen out of nowhere. On the contrary, it happens over time. It's the same way with achieving recovery. Trust this.
The people, places and things that we surround ourselves with. We can sometimes be guilty by these.
These responses can be directly linked to some disturbing or distressing experiences that we were unfairly subjected to earlier in life.
Trauma
If you find this, it can help you define your goals, and give life some direction and meaning.
Purpose