Courage Recovery
Roger L'Hereault, Addiction Educator
E7: The Addiction Cycle (part 2)
E7: The Addiction Cycle (part 2)
E7: The Addiction Cycle (part 2)
Wednesday 5th December 2018
Join Roger L'Hereault as he unpacks cognitive distortions and their role in the addiction cycle, offering insights for recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Shattering the Addiction Cycle: Mind, Body, and Spirit Unveiled
These distortions are helping the person cope, but they're going to lead to long-term damaging beliefs being formed and shaping motivations to come, motivations and opinions that will bring the person to more negativity and taking them further down the spiral.
Ever felt trapped in a never-ending loop of addiction? In this compelling episode of 'Courage Recovery', Roger L'Hereault dives into the second part of his exploration of the addiction cycle, shedding light on how it impacts the mind, body, and spirit. Roger focuses on cognitive dissonance and cognitive distortions, those sneaky mental tricks that warp our view of the world and ourselves.
These distortions might seem like coping mechanisms at first, but they eventually morph into harmful beliefs that keep us stuck in the cycle. Roger explains how these negative lenses form, making us believe we deserve all the bad things happening to us. It's a tough pill to swallow, but recognizing these distorted thoughts is the first step toward recovery. He emphasizes the importance of reality-checking within a supportive peer group to keep those beliefs grounded in reality.
Peer support plays a crucial role in avoiding relapses and taking proactive recovery steps. Breaking the addiction cycle isn't easy, but with the right mindset and support, it's absolutely possible. Tune in to hear Roger's insights and take your first step towards reclaiming your life.