blocks to recovery - part 1.

In early recovery from addictions the addict/alcoholic is faced with the thaw of long repressed feelings… there are a variety of reactions such as:

• Numbing;
• Sensation;
• Fragmentation.

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The healthy option is clearly to remain aware of emerging sensations without shutting down or becoming overwhelmed … possible leading to Hyperventilation, Panic etc. In this early stage there is the task of staying with sensation until they grow into an emotional state when they can then be fully felt etc. Obviously there needs to be enough therapeutic support and guidance to enable the person in early recovery to stay with emerging sensation and emotion without using or drinking, gambling etc.

Let me know your thoughts.

Peace,

Brian

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