Mid-life crisis? - part three.

Hello to all blog followers... and especially those new to my blog. A big hello to all in the North! {the Yukon/Whitehorse and North West Territories/Yellowknife}.

If after the initial decision to look for help for addiction you feel unsatisfied with all that you see in the addiction field, then perhaps you are able to know that you need to face the deeper issues {shame, abuse memories, loneliness, depression and anxiety etc} that underpin and exacerbate your addiction {i.e. drink, drugs, sex, gambling, food, codependency etc}. You know that at some level you want to get to the very depths of the issues in order to be free from compulsions and get on with a more meaningful life/career etc.

Sadly, the addiction world has focused chiefly on self-help models that are then bolted onto counseling. So, of you really are lost to yourself in a mid-life crisis there doesn't seem to be much truly effective help out there. I propose that you consider the following:

• Psychotherapy;
• and/or;
  
• Spiritual guidance.
  

Infuriatingly unless you live in a city that has a good training institute/university then the options are limited. But, I really do believe that the effort is worth the search! After 20 years as a director of addiction clinics/rehabs I am convinced that Psychotherapy and Spiritual guidance are crucial to helping break the addiction cycle and lead people to new and productive lives. Put yourself in the hands on an expert in these fields and reap the rewards!
Suggested reading: Creating a life by James Hollis
Peace,
Brian
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