Category Archives: Addiction

‘Surrender’ In 12-Step Reminds Me Of ‘Inhibition’ In Alexander Technique

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Luke Ford

From the book How to Get Out of Debt, Stay Out of Debt, and Live Prosperously*: Based on the Proven Principles and Techniques of Debtors Anonymous: It is simply letting go of an old way of doing things in order … Continue reading →

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Korean AA

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Luke Ford

I was walking by a Korean church the other day and saw signs up for a “Korean AA” meeting. I’m sure nobody objects to that, nor to “White AA” meetings. Or are whites the only group not allowed to identify … Continue reading →

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5 Ways Sex Addiction Recovery Can Get Derailed

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Luke Ford

Linda Hatch writes: The problem arises when the addict’s “sobriety” was only skin deep. Treatment involves addressing many different issues and neglecting any of them is not an option. Here are some of the reasons sex addiction treatment can fail … Continue reading →

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Narcissists Watch More Porn: Enter Eroticized Rage

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Luke Ford

Linda Hatch writes: For the narcissistic sex addict, compulsively seeking out pornography on the internet does more that just provide sexual arousal and gratification. Remember, the narcissist who cannot resist internet porn may be being triggered by an intense need … Continue reading →

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Managing Addiction

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Luke Ford

Addiction is like diabetes, there’s no cure. There’s no over it. There’s just managing it. When life gets tough, you may feel tempted to reach for your addiction to numb the pain. Keep coming back! It works if you work … Continue reading →

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