The interesting thing about addiction is that over time, you don’t even enjoy it that much anymore. At a certain point, you’re just doing it to avoid the pain of quitting. And that’s the insidious thing about addiction. Over time, enjoyment goes down while the perceived pain of quitting goes up.
Because we want to avoid the pain of quitting, we might try to convince ourselves that we don’t really need to quit. That’s called denial.
But what if quitting wasn’t as painful as we thought? Usually, people are surprised by how much joy they experience when they quit their addiction and start living a healthy life. And the amazing thing about recovery is that you never develop a tolerance to healthy self-care like you do to addictive behaviors. It’s always enjoyable and life-giving.
So, what’s your next practical step?
1. Commit to a 90-day detox.
2. Let a friend hold you accountable. Check in daily if needed.
3. Identify a list of habits that keep you spiritually, relationally, mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy. Focus on those habits rather than just focusing on quitting.
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