The School of Greatness The Real Reason You Can't Stop Your Addiction | Dr. Gabor Maté
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Nov 12, 2025 
Dr. Gabor Maté, a physician and bestselling author renowned for his insights on trauma and addiction, shares groundbreaking ideas about healing. He reveals that the deepest wounds often stem from a lack of emotional safety, rather than just the abuse itself. Gabor discusses how societal pressures exacerbate trauma and how shame can trap individuals in their pain. He emphasizes the need for support in healing, the power of self-compassion, and the importance of reconnecting with suppressed emotions to find true recovery and authenticity.
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Addiction As A Survival Response
- Addiction is not a moral failing or pure disease but a slave-like craving that solves a life problem temporarily.
- Gabor Maté defines addiction as short-term relief followed by harm and loss of control, rooted in trauma.
Work And CD Shopping Confessions
- Gabor Maté developed compulsive work and CD-shopping behaviors that harmed relationships and duties.
- He lied to his wife and even left a woman in labor to obtain music, showing addiction's grip.
Get Support — Don’t Wait For A Miracle
- Seek help rather than wait for a miraculous epiphany to stop addictive behavior.
- Healing typically requires self-awareness, connection, and external support like therapy or groups.
