Hi #Gatekeepers! It\u2019s me Dr. Cyntrell. Do you ever ask yourself these questions: Why can\u2019t they just stop using? Let\u2019s talk about why change is so difficult in addiction.<\/p>\n
Recovery is a major change with multiple challenges. Change is often stressful and usually freaks everyone out. Although, it has many benefits, but taking that first step is usually unknown and scary for a person struggling with an addiction.<\/p>\n
What is needed for your love one to successful recover?<\/p>\n
Why are they resistance to change?<\/p>\n
Fear of the unknown. Some addicts have no memory or even positive experiences of a sober life. They can not see their own self destructing behaviors or they don\u2019t care. It also can be consider a leap of faith and cause some anxiety and many questions, such as can I do this? What is it like? What if I fail?<\/p>\n
Ambivalence: Why do I need to change? They like getting high, but not necessarily the consequences . It has become a way of life for them all the same.<\/p>\n
Guilt, Self-hatred: People won\u2019t forget what I\u2019ve done. \u201cI\u2019m already a felon.\u201d \u201cI\u2019ve already lost my kids.\u201d \u201cMy wife or husband has already left me\u201d. What is the point to stop now?<\/p>\n
Comfortable. Not ideal lifestyle, but they are comfortable. They already have a routine. They have friends who are addicts and destroyed most other relationships. Too much effort to walk away from the life.They don\u2019t want to change. The change is being forced on them by family members, concerns of legal consequences, worry about losing a job or children.<\/p>\n
Change in life is inevitable, difficult but also very rewarding. Change and grow for the better. That\u2019s all for now, Dr. Cyntrell.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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