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Numbing the Pain
1:04:11 - 1:08:22 (04:11)
The use of addictive substances or behaviors is often a coping strategy for people suffering from pain, denial, or a lack of support. Identifying and acknowledging these underlying issues is the first step towards breaking the cycle of addiction.
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Addiction is not a disease, but a response like depression that warns us of something that's painful.
1:04:11 - 1:05:08 (00:57)
Summary
Addiction is not a disease, but a response like depression that warns us of something that's painful. It's our survival instinct trying to take something to numb the pain, like sex, drugs, alcohol, pornography, and smoking.
ChapterNumbing the Pain
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Addiction is not a disease that robs individuals of agency and control - this mindset only leads to a lack of hope.
1:05:08 - 1:06:20 (01:11)
Summary
Addiction is not a disease that robs individuals of agency and control - this mindset only leads to a lack of hope. Instead, by recognizing underlying coping strategies and providing a loving, supportive environment, individuals can start to take control of their addiction.
ChapterNumbing the Pain
Episode1079 How to Heal Your Mind & Improve Mental Health (Based on NEUROSCIENCE!) w/Dr. Caroline Leaf
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Overcoming addiction can be a difficult journey and often requires good therapy and supportive environments, as individuals may still be addicted due to the pain caused by their past experiences.
1:06:20 - 1:08:22 (02:01)
Summary
Overcoming addiction can be a difficult journey and often requires good therapy and supportive environments, as individuals may still be addicted due to the pain caused by their past experiences. Creating a supportive, loving environment can help individuals face their issues and make positive changes.