Addiction is like a tree, it grows when it is nurtured and fuelled. The trunk is our addictive thoughts and behaviors. The branches are the ways in which these behaviors affect our day to day lives.
The roots are the causes of the addiction. The causes can be many depending on what school of thought is adopted. Some causes include abuse (mental, physical, emotional, sexual), trauma, genetics, loneliness, fear, shame, guilt and anger. Dependant on who and where we interact we can be drawn to people who fuel our addictions.
Recovery from addiction is possible, and there are many ways to find a healthier lifestyle; regain a sense of normality, and learn tools to cope with life.
What is your addiction hiding you from?
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