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#475 BITESIZE | Why We Are All Addicts | Dr Gabor Maté
Sep 12, 2024
19:56
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Dr. Gabor Maté, a distinguished expert on addiction, trauma, and childhood development, shares profound insights on the nature of addiction. He argues that many of us seek temporary relief from emotional pain, highlighting how modern societal pressures deepen this struggle. Maté discusses the significance of authenticity and connection as antidotes to addiction in a competitive, often isolating world. He emphasizes the need for self-reflection, acceptance, and the healthy expression of emotions as crucial steps toward healing and fulfillment.
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- Addiction can be understood as a natural response to emotional pain, shifting the focus from moral judgment to underlying trauma.
- Societal values that prioritize materialism and competition contribute to disconnection and mental health issues, emphasizing the need for authenticity and self-acceptance.
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Understanding Addiction as a Human Response
Addiction is defined as any behavior that provides temporary pleasure or relief, despite its negative consequences. This perspective shifts the focus from seeing addiction as a moral failure to understanding it as a natural human attempt to alleviate emotional pain. Examples include not only substance abuse but also behaviors like gambling, excessive shopping, or even work-related stress. Ultimately, this approach highlights the need to explore the underlying pain rather than simply labeling the behaviors as deviant or abnormal.
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