Breaking the Cycle
Jason explores the concept of addiction as a "shame cycle," where core feelings of shame lead to destructive behaviors that perpetuate the cycle. He emphasizes the importance of internal work to uncover and address the root causes of shame, suggesting that with the right tools and guidance, individuals can break free from these patterns. Tim adds to this discussion by highlighting the pain-shame spiral, reinforcing the idea that understanding the underlying pain is crucial for healing.In this clip
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Is there anything specific I can focus on, such as vitamins, gut health, or other lifestyle changes, to break this vicious cycle?
I struggle with addiction; I start drinking or using drugs, and it gets bad quickly, with 3-day hangovers and week-long withdrawals. I’ll get sober, but a week or two later, I relapse. Sometimes it's worse than others, depending on how fast I decide I need to stop. I’m severely depressed and tired of living like this. I get no joy or tranquility, which makes me give in to drinking and drugs again. I desperately want to be sober and find peace.
I have a question about this episode 72: Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., On Wellness Addiction, Shame & What It Really Takes To Transform Your Life and this Journey of Redemption. I struggle with addiction; I start drinking or using drugs, and it gets bad quickly, with 3-day hangovers and week-long withdrawals. I’ll get sober, but a week or two later, I relapse. Sometimes it's worse than others, depending on how fast I decide I need to stop. I’m severely depressed and tired of living like this. I get no joy or tranquility, which makes me give in to drinking and drugs again. I desperately want to be sober and find peace. Is there anything specific I can focus on, such as vitamins, gut health, or other lifestyle changes, to break this vicious cycle?