Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
195: Treating Addiction Through Healing Abandonment Wounds with Susan Anderson
195: Treating Addiction Through Healing Abandonment Wounds with Susan Anderson
195: Treating Addiction Through Healing Abandonment Wounds with Susan Anderson
Monday 22nd August 2022
Susan Anderson discusses how unhealed abandonment wounds fuel addiction and shares healing strategies on The Addicted Mind Podcast.
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Get the buttons here!Mending Abandonment Wounds: How They Fuel Addiction
When we lose that [attachment], I think there's a primal fear. We start to feed that with anything that we can find out. That's like instant relief from the separation anxiety. Loneliness is a huge adult trigger, because when we can explain the loneliness as situational and we're temporarily alone because we're on a job assignment or something of that sort, it feels uncomfortable.
Ever wondered why some people turn to addiction as a coping mechanism? In this episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', host Duane Osterlind chats with Susan Anderson, the founder of Abandonment Recovery. Susan dives into the universal fear of abandonment and its deep connection to addictive behaviors. She shares her own journey and how it led her to help others dealing with heartbreak, loss, and self-sabotage.
Susan explains that the pain of abandonment often pushes people towards instant gratification—whether it's through drugs, alcohol, food, or even social media. She highlights that merely understanding abandonment isn't enough; action is crucial for healing. Through practical tools like visualization and small, actionable steps, Susan shows how you can transform trauma into personal growth. If you've ever felt abandoned or know someone struggling with addiction, this episode offers valuable insights and hope.