How To Know If You’ve Become Addicted To Something
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Julia Austin
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There’s an unwarranted shame
Admitting one has an addiction can bring feelings of shame, which stops many from facing it – but it shouldn’t bring shame, says according to Cofield. “Stigma plays a part in that. There is so much negativity associated with addiction and people are ashamed. They do not want to be looked down on or seen as someone who is weak,” he says. “They should not feel weak because it takes more strength to admit they have a problem and seek help than it does to continue the life they lead around their addiction.”
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