Friday, November 2, 2007

Recovery From Addictions, Part 4

In Part 1 of this series of articles, I defined substance and process addictions, and described the four major false beliefs that underlie most addictions:
1. I can?t handle my pain.
2. I am unworthy and unlovable.
3. Others are my source of love.
4. I can have control over how others feel about me and treat me.
Part 2 was about the first of these beliefs ? learning how to handle pain. Part 3 addressed the second and third beliefs ? ?I am unworthy and unlovable? and ?Others are my source of love.? This section, Part 4, explores the fourth belief, ?I can have control over how others feel about me and treat me.?
If I had to choose one false belief that causes the most pain for most people, it would be the belief that we can control how important View the rest of this article


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