C. Scott McMillin | Recovery SI

Control- And the Loss of It

Posted by C. Scott McMillin | Sep 5, 2019 | Addiction | 0 |

In addictions, a compulsion is usually expressed as a powerful, perhaps even overwhelming urge to continue gambling, drinking, whatever.

That we have such a large and growing community of frequent users is a tribute not to evidence, but to hype.

Stress builds up beneath your awareness. Then it passes a certain level and suddenly, you’re really aware of it.

Soon enough we’ll be hearing calls from the public for evidence of victory, and how will we answer?

Posted by C. Scott McMillin | Aug 22, 2019 | Addiction | 1 |

She had to relearn truthfulness, a day at a time, much the way the victim of a serious stroke might have to relearn speech.