Overcoming addiction

W_O_M_B_A_T · 2014-09-04T09:22:35+00:00

In this case swallowing the red pill (harsh truth) means

1: Accepting that you're an addict+alcoholic.

2:Accepting that cocaine and alcohol controls your life, and you don't.

Unless you get serious about getting professional help and following through with it, addiction almost never improves by itself. Self help books and the advice from internet forums isn't going to cut it.

The big paradox of addiction is addicts believe they are in control of their addictions and they can quit at any time.

So the redpill idea of being the captain of your own ship isn't especially helpful here.

Beating addiction requires abandoning all sense of control in your life. And embracing deep vulnerability.

In my experience most addicts have some kind of emotional trauma or else major mental illness they're trying to run away from.

First you abandon drugs/alcohol and stop engaging in denial. Then you start to deal with your personal demons one by one,.

Addicts depend on their drug for a sense of validation and sense of control in their lives, the same way hardcore betas depend on women for validation and control.

Much_Better · 2014-09-04T06:59:50+00:00

Abusing coke and alcohol isn't un alpha, it just lowers your SMV and possibly confidence. Sober up, clean up, exercise, take martial arts, and focus on your business if you want to start spinning plates.

LS_D · 2014-09-04T12:34:07+00:00

Get clean, then stay clean. NA is a great resource for doing both, but you're gonna have to stick with it for pretty much the rest of your life. I had (foreshadowing) a brother who was clean for five years but stopped attending meetings. Not long after he met some old party friends and popped some pills, partying at his old level. You can guess how that worked out for him.

etcomro · 2014-09-04T13:15:52+00:00

There's already some good stuff here but I wanted to add that there are some former addicts that swear by Transcendental Meditation. It may be worth finding someone to teach you.

vandaalen · 2014-09-04T11:57:21+00:00

So draw the necessary conclusions and stop it. If you are unable to do it on your own than go seek professional help.

Title	Overcoming addiction
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Date	September 4, 2014 6:52 AM UTC (11 years ago)
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