Healing Addiction from Within: Mark Manderson on Recovery & the “Core Lie”
7 months ago
- Addiction as a Protective Mechanism: All undesired behaviors are on a continuum of addiction. They serve as fast, reliable ways to numb pain when people don’t know how to process emotions safely.
- The Core Lie & Internal Narrative: Recovery involves confronting negative internal beliefs, removing labels like “addict” from identity, and challenging assumptions with questions like, “Is this true?” and “What are the facts behind this emotion?”
- Holistic Recovery & Family Involvement: Healing requires safety, community, and new daily habits. Involving family from day one and creating sustainable coping mechanisms helps prevent relapse and builds a life worth living.
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