The Catholic in Recovery Podcast Common Experiences & Phases of Addiction
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Jan 21, 2025 The discussion dives into the phases of addiction, highlighting the progression from enjoyment to dependency. They emphasize the significance of honesty and support systems in navigating recovery and dealing with relapses. Trust and vulnerability in relationships are explored, along with the impact of past traumas. Personal grief reflections and community connections underscore the healing journey, while the importance of self-awareness and boundaries in family dynamics is addressed. Overall, a powerful exploration of addiction's complexities and recovery's transformative potential.
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Addiction as Coping Mechanism
- Addiction can start as a coping mechanism, replacing negative emotions with positive sensations.
- It may seem manageable until you try to stop, like a farmer who didn't realize how much work hog farming was until he quit.
Pre-Contemplation Phase
- The realization that "maybe this is a problem" marks a pre-contemplation phase.
- A drug and alcohol counselor noted that "normal people don't think they might have a problem."
Dishonesty in Early Recovery
- Scott Weeman recalls trying to appear truthful yet dishonest on addiction questionnaires.
- He realized that ordinary drinkers don't usually contemplate their drinking frequency.