Addiction Self Help

The basis for addiction self help is accessing the present moment and...

...dealing with your experience when you do access the present moment - your circumstances, feelings, and the people in your life.

Whether you have a -

• video game addiction,
• food addiction,
• computer addiction, or
• a drug or alcohol addiction...

From the perspective that an addiction is a repetitive behavior that keeps you out of the present moment, every person I know is addicted to something.

Until a person has fully awakened, he or she has some habitual behavior that feels compulsive and out of control or can even be unconscious. Or in other words - addictive.

This is a huge issue for all of us... And addiction self help is for all us. It is needed for the full awakening of our being.

However, if you are addicted to a chemical substance or an activity that is harmful to you physically, emotionally, socially, financially or in any other way...

It may be quite challenging and possibly traumatic to stop the addictive behavior and there is a good chance that in addition to these tools, you will need support from others.

Using these self help skills will support any recovery journey...

• conscious breathing
• tolerating your emotions
• improving communication with the people in your life

These tools will help you be better able to tolerate and ultimately enjoy your life experience and the people in your life.

Breathing
With conscious breathing you can access the present moment.

Breathing happens in this moment - so no matter what else is going on - you are breathing now.

To be present with your breath...

Notice the movement of your torso as you breathe and...

Don't pause while inhaling or exhaling... or at the points of transition.

If you'd like to practice continuous breathing, try this free online meditation on my other website - Relaxed and At Ease - a practical stress reduction guide.

Emotions
Emotions can be challenging for many people to tolerate. If you're wondering what to do with them begin by learning about them and sensing them in your body.

With practice, you can learn how to feel all of your emotions.

Communication
To have good relations with the people in your life, communication is very important.

It includes being undefended, listening, and speaking your perspective clearly.

Without good relationships with the people in our lives, life can be pretty miserable.

For more addiction self help, go to the self help guide and try other techniques.