Understanding And Helping An Addict And Keeping Your Sanity
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Understanding And Helping An Addict And Keeping Your Sanity
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Author : Andrew Proulx
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2021-01-23
Understanding And Helping An Addict And Keeping Your Sanity written by Andrew Proulx and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-23 with Addicts categories.
To solve a problem one must first understand the problem. Unfortunately, that's hard to do with addiction and alcoholism because it makes no sense. Why do people keep on with their substance use when it's ruining their life and making them miserable? In this important book, medical doctor and addiction survivor Dr. Andrew Proulx--a leading expert on addiction psychology--explains the effects of addictive substances on the brain and mind, and why addicts and alcoholics behave the way they do. He then goes on to explain exactly how form a bond with an addicted loved one and to use this bond to help the addict to move to a willingness and mental readiness to accept the help they need. He then explains your role in your loved ones treatment and subsequent recovery and relapse prevention. Dr. Andrew provides guidance for loved ones of addicts to remove themselves from the addict's circle of chaos and to take a different approach to helping the addict that's more effective, and also allows them to take back their own life and sanity. -- Adapted from page [4] cover.
How To Understand And Help An Addict And Keep Your Sanity
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Author : Andrew Proulx
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-10-27
How To Understand And Help An Addict And Keep Your Sanity written by Andrew Proulx and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-27 with Self-Help categories.
To solve a problem one must first understand the problem. Unfortunately, that's hard to do with addiction because it makes no sense. Why do people keep on with their substance use when it's ruining their life and making them miserable? In this important book, medical doctor and PhD candidate Dr. Andrew Proulx - a leading expert on addiction psychology - explains the effects of addictive substances on the brain and mind, and why addicts and alcoholics behave the way they do. Andrew then goes on to explain exactly how form a bond with an addicted loved one and to use this bond to help the addict to move to a willingness and mental readiness to accept the help they need. He then explains your role in your loved ones treatment and subsequent recovery and relapse prevention. Ironically, most people who try to help an addict become too involved in the problem, which may do more harm than good. They get drawn into the addict's circle of chaos, and end up participating in the addiction by being enablers. This creates chaos and insanity in their own life, and does nothing to stop the addiction. Andrew provides guidance for loved ones of addicts to remove themselves from the addict's circle of chaos and to take a different approach to helping the addict that's more effective, and also allows them to take back their own life and sanity.
How To Save An Addict S Life And Keep Your Sanity
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Author : Clay Worrell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-11
How To Save An Addict S Life And Keep Your Sanity written by Clay Worrell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11 with categories.
In this book, I will share what to do and how to address the loved one or friend in addiction, and how to confront the addict and keep your sanity in the process. The person you once knew is not the same person now in addiction. Once in addiction, often the person's behaviors, moods, and character (being secretive, defensive, or lying) slowly change, although sometimes (but not often) this happens quickly. Soon, troubles in relationships, work, health, and financial and legal issues, to name a few, are present. We may not see all these issues in the beginning stages. I must emphasize and stress that you may simply put a "yet" behind each statement. Repeated use of drugs actually changes the brain, including the part of the brain that gives a person self-control. The one using the drug usually knows it's not good for them and may stop for a while, only to return to using once again. I wanted to stop for years. Every night I'd make the statement, "This is it; I'm stopping; tomorrow I want . . ." We need real talk and not clinical jargon on the subject of addiction. Out of the thousands I have met in addiction, I cannot recall a case where it (addiction) got better or the addict just up and permanently quit one day by choice or without help. How do we confront the addict successfully? How do we advise them and help them without getting pulled down ourselves? What is and isn't our part when trying to help? How we keep our sanity during this whole process of identifying, advising, and then seeking help is a question that needs real answers. This book provides those answers.
Living With An Addict
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Author : Biella Blom
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-11
Living With An Addict written by Biella Blom and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11 with categories.
Do you love an addict or an alcoholic? Loving an addict is one of the most painful and traumatic life journeys that any sober-minded person can experience. Feelings of betrayal, powerlessness, anger, fear, desperation and raw grief are an ever constant companion. The person you love disappears as they chase their addiction. People who love an addict inadvertently get drawn in by the addict and their lives begin to revolve around the dysfunctional hell that the addict's life is. According to the World Drug Report, approximately 247million people worldwide were in active addiction during 2016. Statistics on alcohol abuse are not as easily determined because alcohol is a socially accepted drug. It is estimated that 1 in every 12 adults suffer from alcohol abuse and dependence. Alcohol is a drug. There is very little that separates the emotional pain and dysfunction that saturates your life whether you love an alcoholic or a drug addict. Both substances are mind-altering, both substances reprogram the human brain, both substances render the addict powerless over their addiction. The only person who can break an addict's addiction is the addict. No one can convince, force, coerce or threaten an addict to seek professional help. No one can love an addict into sobriety either. This book is about understanding and helping your loved one, and also about helping yourself. You can never 'learn' to live with an addict. You either come to accept the hard truth or you separate yourself from the addict. Separation can sometimes drive an addict to seek professional help, but it's no guarantee. Sometimes you have to just let go. This book will explain how your addict thinks; however, understanding alone does not mean that you can protect them and yourself. You also need the psychological reediness to act and face certain outcomes. Let me show you how.
Loving An Addict Loving Yourself
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Author : Candace Plattor
language : en
Publisher: Being At Choice Consultants
Release Date : 2016-10-28
Loving An Addict Loving Yourself written by Candace Plattor and has been published by Being At Choice Consultants this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-28 with Self-Help categories.
Are you feeling exasperated and helpless about your family member's addiction? Are you at your wit's end, having tried everything you can think of to make them stop? If someone you love is engaging in addictive behaviors such as alcohol and drug misuse, eating disorders, smoking, gambling, Internet addiction, sex addiction, compulsive overspending, or relationship addiction, you are undoubtedly experiencing unpredictability in your relationship. Some of the most common emotions you will experience include: - Guilt and shame - Anger and anxiety - Confusion and powerlessness Whether the addict in your life is your spouse, partner, parent, child, friend, or colleague, the key to changing this reality for yourself lies in shifting your focus from your loved one's addiction to you own self-care. This book presents a dramatically fresh approach to help you get off the roller-coaster chaos of addiction, maintain your own sanity and serenity, and live your best life.
The Chosen Ones
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Author : Dr. Nicole Ouzounian
language : en
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Release Date : 2021-04-21
The Chosen Ones written by Dr. Nicole Ouzounian and has been published by Dorrance Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-21 with Self-Help categories.
The Chosen Ones: An Addicts Guide to Their True Purpose By: Dr. Nicole Ouzounian Feel great and be free from addiction! Why do some people escape the slavery of addiction and others do not? The need to break free from addictions is a necessary step if one wants to reconnect with their true self and be free from mental bondage. What if you could be liberated from Alcohol, Percocet, Vicodin, and Oxycontin, living a life well beyond your wildest dreams, free from the guilt and shame of your secrets? Are you ready to transform you soul and begin making moves towards a brighter future? This book will help you understand how your addiction to drugs and alcohol was a necessary part of your journey towards completely understanding yourself, life, and the world around you. · In this book, you will learn how to: · Tap into the secret of getting what you truly want addiction free · Create a life you life you love that doesn’t include pills · Reconnect with family and friends · Embrace your gifts and use them wisely · Succeed in all areas of your life · Find strength in the pain · Empower your authority of choice · Find hope in the darkest of places
Addict In The House
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Author : Robin Barnett
language : en
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Release Date : 2016-08-01
Addict In The House written by Robin Barnett and has been published by New Harbinger Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-01 with Self-Help categories.
"This is a straightforward, rich resource for anyone who lives with, and loves, an addict." —Publishers Weekly Everyone suffers when there’s an addict in the family. Written by an expert in alcohol and drug addiction and recovery, this no-nonsense guide will help you understand the causes of addiction, end enabling behaviors, support your loved one’s recovery, and learn how to cope with relapses. If you’re the family member of an addict, you may feel confused, guilty, and scared of doing the wrong thing. And when you don’t know how to help, you may find yourself in a codependent role, trying so hard to keep your addicted loved one alive, out of jail, or emotionally appeased that you may actually prevent them from realizing they need help. Drawing on her own personal experience with her brother’s addiction, Addict in the House offers a pragmatic, step-by-step guide to dealing with a loved one’s addiction, from accepting the reality of the disease to surviving what may be repeated cycles of recovery and relapse. You’ll learn how to encourage your addicted loved one to get help without forcing it, and finally find the strength to let go of codependence. With this revealing and straightforward book, you’ll have the support you need to take an honest look at how addiction has affected the family, cope with the emotional hurdles of having an addicted family member, create and maintain firm boundaries, and make informed decisions about how to best help your loved one.
By An Addict For An Addict
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Author : Mark Andersch
language : en
Publisher: Pageturner Press and Media
Release Date : 2023-05
By An Addict For An Addict written by Mark Andersch and has been published by Pageturner Press and Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05 with categories.
This book is not just your typical story of one mans battle with his addictions but a comprehensive guide through the recovery process for addicts, the families of addicts, and the addicted loved ones in our lives. With over twenty years of his life spent addicted to drugs, sex, self-mutilation, gambling, alcohol, and prescription pills, Mark has already earned his PhD in addiction psychology and addictive behaviors. Assembled from a copious array of his own knowledge and life experiences, the wisdom and experiences of other addicts (both actively using and those in recovery), obtainable educational materials, countless hours of one-on-one, family, and group therapy sessions, and actual implementation throughout the last four years of his everyday life, Mark peels back the many layers of his addictions in an all-out attempt to wage war and win against the constant daily battles inside his head. Fraught with countless failures, relapses, and mental setbacks, his heart bleeds onto these pages the emotional and psychological pain that addiction has brought into his life and the lives of those who love him, for addiction doesn't discriminate whom it tears apart! With a fervent love of cinema and superheroes, an adoration of history spanning all eras of civilization, and an unquenchable desire for intellectual wealth and knowledge through the absorption of books, Mark projects a calming sense of reasoning and logic all without shying away from the exploration of his own vulnerabilities and of his own demons in a last-ditch attempt to break the cycle of addiction. Join him on his journey of self-discover your journey of self-discovery! Learn from his life experiences living as an addict. Expand on what he has applied to his own life, and transform it into your own applications so that together we can finally begin to see that the battle to regain our self-worth and defeat our addictions or understand a loved one living in addiction is a winnable one after all!
The Real Dope On Addiction And Recovery
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Author : Arlene J. Sherman, C.HT.
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2012-10
The Real Dope On Addiction And Recovery written by Arlene J. Sherman, C.HT. and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10 with Self-Help categories.
The book is the result of years of personal experience in the addiction field. There are techniques I have personally developed which are described in these chapters. I have witnessed many of these techniques helping numerous people to regain their sanity and their lives .If you are the addict about to read this book I hope you can find helpful techniques to aid you in this difficult but winnable battle. Never give up. Never. There is an army of us waiting to help you. Come to us.
Loving An Addict Loving Yourself
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Author : Candace Plattor
language : en
Publisher: Being at Choice Consultants
Release Date : 2014
Loving An Addict Loving Yourself written by Candace Plattor and has been published by Being at Choice Consultants this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Self-Help categories.
Are you feeling exasperated and helpless about your family member's addiction? Are you at your wit's end, having tried everything you can think of to make them stop? Whether the addict in your life is your spouse, partner, parent, child, friend, or colleague, the key to changing this reality for yourself lies in shifting your focus from your loved one's addiction to your own self-care. This book presents a dramatically fresh approach to help you get off the roller-coaster chaos of addiction, maintain your own sanity and serenity, and live your best life.