The Mindset Mentor Is Everyone Addicted to Something?
Mar 31, 2022
Is addiction a universal experience? The discussion unpacks the instinct to numb feelings and the physiological shifts from stress to calmness. It encourages reflection on overlooked addictions stemming from trauma. Common habits like alcohol consumption are critiqued, urging healthier alternatives. The conversation also highlights the dangers of quick fixes versus the growth found in challenging paths like meditation. Lastly, boredom is explored as a doorway to emotional awareness, promoting self-reflection techniques like journaling.
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Addiction as Numbing
- Addictions often stem from a need to numb difficult emotions or experiences.
- This numbing acts as a way to avoid confronting underlying issues, like past traumas.
Nervous System and Numbing
- Our nervous system has two states: sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest).
- Numbing often shifts us from sympathetic to parasympathetic, providing temporary relief.
Food as Numbing
- Rob Dial discusses a friend who overeats after work, using food to numb and shift to a parasympathetic state.
- This example highlights how food can be an addiction, providing comfort and escape.
