Books can not deliver all the benefits of psychotherapy - but they can help. Learn how thought processes and situations trigger addictive behaviors - defuse or avoid them. Therapy and peer counseling can be very helpful for resolving emotional problems that cause self-sabotaging behaviors. It is hard for any of us to evaluate ourselves as well as a highly trained, experienced professional can. Get in touch with your emotions .
Emotions are powerful.
They often affect us more than we consciously realize. Long- standing, deep emotional pain often drives addictions. There are ways to resolve this. Addicts are often hurt by strong, pent-up emotions such as anger, depression, and feelings of abandonment. Learn to overcome depression.