Overcoming an Addiction
Anorexia, Bulimia, Drug Addict, Alcoholism, Gambling Addict, Relationship Addict, Sexual Addict, Internet Addict, Workaholics, Shopaholics, are all labels of the various types of addictions that people struggle to overcome.
Learning to stop the negative behaviors and thought processes can be challenging. Some people will be able to stop on their own. Some people benefit from reading self-help tips in the privacy of their own home. Others prefer seeking treatment to guide them through the recovery process. Here at the Center for Growth, in Center City Philadelphia we do a lot of work with individuals to help them overcome addictions.
Our goal online is to provide you, the reader with as many tools as possible to help you in this journey or recovery. Sometimes keeping a spiritual journal can help people reconnect with themselves and start the process of reclaiming their integrity. Learning to let go of perfectionism can also be helpful. This idea of being ‘perfect’ often hinders recovery. Addiction often attacks ones sense of self, leaving individuals with poor self esteem. To combat this notion, try the following Self Esteem Tip.
Once the behaviors of the addict stop, individuals are left with a flood of emotions and no good way to process them, thus, you benefit from our Developing Emotional Processing Skills Tip. For individuals who have an eating disorder, coping mechanisms are also available. Although fighting addiction is a difficult battle, with the proper attention and treatment, overcoming it is possible.
If you’ve spent a lot of time online reading about your problem, congratulate yourself, you’ve begun the journey of understanding yourself. Knowing yourself is a lifelong challenge. If you are confused as to what stage of the problem you are in, check out our Stage of the Problem Tip.
Below you will find all the tips written on this topic. For more specific browsing, see the "now browsing" section on the left side of the page.
Letting Go Of Your Perfectionism
Technique for letting go of perfectionism.
Positive Thinking
Positive Thinking to Counteract Low Self Esteem.
Processing Emotions
Strategies for Processing Emotions.
Spiritual Connection
How a spiritual connection can facilitate your healing process.
Will I Gain or Lose Weight in Recovery
This tip is geared for people recovering from bulimia.