Many people have described the suffering that they experience in a relationship with an addicted person. It wants me to be like my father. Such a metaphor often represents conditions for important relationships. Many people want to forget something. It could be the horror of a war, or the horror of being an unwanted child, or the horror of being abandoned.
Most people look for inspiration in the lives of others.
A teenager may follow a sport or music star. An avid fan might use drugs to be more like a successful star. A person might overwork to show loyalty to a workaholic manager. If an addiction concerns you If you are interested in the next paragraph, and you are currently undergoing any form of emotional counselling or psychotherapy, please, first discuss the following paragraph with your therapist. If you experience strong emotions as you read the next paragraph, please consider talking to a therapist before following the guidelines.