Addiction can cover many things whether it’s to tobacco or alcohol, illegal (or legal) drugs, or even gambling and prostitution. There is also addiction to food (anorexia, bulimia and over-eating). And it doesn’t take a genius to know that all forms of addiction are either an emotional cry for help, or from stifling emotions so you don’t have to think of things. For instance, an alcoholic is usually a sensitive person who starts ‘drinking to forget’ traumas from the past or present. If they had no emotional pain, they would not need to drink. Learn where to find help for alcohol addiction, smoking and gambling.
Kickass Recovery is a highly-reviewed book for anyone who needs to get (and stay) clean from addiction, so they can live their dreams. Whatever form of addiction you have, this upbeat book is from a man who has been there, and can help you through the dark days, to reach the other side.
In fact, many addicts do get clean – but relapse is more common. So being clean (and staying that way) has to feel better than being an addict was. This can mean different things to different people. From having a family to a stable income to writing a book or playing in a band. The techniques in this book are simple but profound:
- Finding inspiration that works for you
- Asking for help (even if you don’t want to)
- Practicing gratitudee & meditation (even if you think they’re silly)
- Steering clear of people who rain on your parade
This simple and doable book builds confidence and ways that build on each other, until you’re ready to fly solo. Author Billy Manas is a guitarist and writer, who frequently shares his wisdom to addicts at rehabs in jails.
If you’ve got addictions due to past trauma, read The Healing Workbook that includes techniques to use alongside therapy, from a social worker who has done extensive work with trauma survivors.
help for addiction to drugs
Adfam & FRANK both offer free help for drug addiction. In San Francisco, public bathrooms for homeless people offer free sharps boxes to deposit needles, so they don’t get littered. Why not here?
help for eating disorders
Anorexic? Read Strong, Calm & Free, a book by a woman who almost died as a teenager, down to a few stone. She took up yoga which led to her eating properly and hitting the gym. She’s now a healthy balanced yoga teacher, who writes books to help others.
help for addiction to sex
This is a more modern addiction of recent times. It helps again to do pursue other pursuits like prayer or yoga (or something more deep than celebrity-obsessed fodder on TV, that assumes anyone alone is hopeless and sad. Up your standards and live a life of worth, rather than focus on things not that important.
