12th Step Podcast
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Addictive Cycle
Addictive Cycle
Addictive Cycle
Friday 9th October 2020
Understand the stages of the addictive cycle and learn practical tips for breaking free with Gary, Mike, and Daniel on 'The 12th Step Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free: Understanding and Interrupting the Addictive Cycle
If I can find myself in a preoccupying state and I think that I'm going to go to my phone and access something there, at least it'll give me enough time, it'll stop me for enough time, and it's never intended to block everything and make it so that I never have a problem with pornography, because you know the smart people are going to work around that to some extent.
Have you ever wondered why addiction feels like an endless loop? In this episode of 'The 12th Step Podcast', hosts Gary, Mike, and Daniel unravel the complexities of the addictive cycle, particularly focusing on sex addiction. They break down how addiction isn't just a character flaw but a series of stages that can trap anyone. From preoccupation to acting out and finally to despair, the hosts share their personal battles with various addictions like pornography and shopping.
They offer practical tips on making 'first order changes'—small, immediate actions that can halt the cycle long enough to regain control. As Gary says, 'If we can find ourselves in a preoccupying state and we think that we're going to go to our phone and access something there, at least it'll give us enough time, it'll stop us for enough time'.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the mechanics of addiction and find hope in breaking free.