SafeHouse Rehab Thailand
SafeHouse Rehab Thailand
Are You a Giver or a Taker?
Are You a Giver or a Taker?
Are You a Giver or a Taker?
Friday 10th December 2021
Discover how caregiving differs from caretaking in addiction recovery and learn to break free from enabling cycles. Listen now.
12 minutes
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SafeHouse Rehab Thailand
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Are You Helping or Hurting? Understanding Caregiving vs. Caretaking in Addiction
Caretaking brings a whole new dimension into the relationship and is a distortion of well-meaning instincts that start with loving care and end with desperate enabling.
Ever felt like your efforts to help a loved one with addiction are backfiring? This episode of 'Busting Addiction and Its Myths' tackles the tricky difference between caregiving and caretaking. Hosted by SafeHouse Rehab Thailand, the discussion sheds light on how a genuine desire to help can sometimes turn into a harmful cycle of control and enabling.
Caregiving is described as a healthy, altruistic act, while caretaking is more about control, often leading to emotional harm and stress-related physical issues for the family. The hosts explain that caretakers believe they are preventing disaster by shielding the addict from consequences, but this only deepens the problem. As addiction progresses, families make greater sacrifices without realizing they are becoming their loved one's worst enemy.
The episode dives into how addiction affects not just the addict but also the entire family, creating a dysfunctional environment filled with blame, denial, and resentment. The need for control and perfectionism becomes prevalent, making an already tough situation even more unbearable. The absence of trust and honesty further complicates the family dynamic. But there’s hope. The podcast offers practical tips on recognizing the signs of caretaking and setting healthy boundaries.
By shifting from caretaking to caregiving, families can help addicts take responsibility for their actions and face their consequences. This shift allows both the addict and their family to start healing and move towards a healthier relationship. If you’re caught in the cycle of enabling or know someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights and actionable advice. It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to break free from harmful patterns and support their loved ones in a healthier way.