Addictions question?
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What you describe in some of your friends is called: a shift in addictions. Lots of people who are addicted to something wont let go of the addiction even tehy let go of the substance they are addicted to. They replace it. Healing an addiction is a life long process, and a life long growing experience. Having and addiction counselor is a great idea but will meet with lots of resentment. Contact someone in Overeaters Anonymous, they do know what it takes. And sometimes you need to let friends go their own way to find out that not the eating but the addiction is the problem. Good Luck.
Yes, I believe that when someone gives up an addiction they fill the same void with something else. I would have a counselor come, it won't hurt to have a professionals opinion. Good luck!
Absolutely. It is called cross addictions and it's the rule rather than the exception. Very often, people give up one addiction for another. Smoking for eating, eating for sex, drugs for alcohol, etc.It is very dangerous and should be handled immediately so the "new" addiction doesn't get out of hand. People who are addicted to anything are pre-disposed to addiction to begin with. So just b/c you take their addiction away does not mean that you've dealth with the addicted personality and mind. I think it's a great idea for you to have an addiction specialist talk to your group. He/she can tell you what I've told you, tenfold and with tons more research. Good for you for catching this and wanting to do something about it. I wish you and your friends the best. (P.S A 12-step program might not be a bad idea for these women. They deal with all addictions in general.)
Definately you can become addicted to other things, that is the whole process od addicition. Being an addict is having an addictive personality. I am a recovering drug addict, but when I got clean I found that I was obsessing in other hings like shopping, spending money,etc. I thought to myself, well I am clean from drugs, so this is at least better than using, but the problem with that is being addicted to other things besides drugs and food can still ruin your life. The first step is to make a conscious inventory of yourself. Most ppl with an addictive personality, are ppl who have the need to make them selves happy with the things that they do addictivly. We use drugs or food to keep from feeling pain, to keep from dealing with everyday problems, basically we use as a way to cover up. I think it is a great idea to have a counselor come to your meetings and offer advice for your groups on ways to keep from falling into addivtive behaviors.
I know it;s hard to stay clean but believe you and me, your life will be so much better when you dont have the addiction following you around.
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