-Look at your timeline of when it began: history, childhood. Was there some sort of event that triggered it? Were you taught this through childhood? -Look at your ritual of drinking or getting high: When do you drink or get high? Is it after work? How does it tie in with your daily life and what are you trying to self-medicate yourself from? -Communication: You and your loved ones, family and so on, will need to learn effective, positive and respectful communication. Say “I feel that” instead of “You always do this…”. Do not be accusatory or antagonistic. Announce that you need a time out and return when you have calmed down. Find an appropriate time to discuss what is bothering you and talk through it. Do not raise your voice, call names or mock the other person. Be respectful. -Try smudging your house with white sage to clear out negative energy. It works wonders. -Really address the event that triggered your addiction (sexual abuse, domestic violence, death, divorce, self esteem issues, etc.) -When you can identify when and why it all started, you will be more ready for counseling and can heal much faster.
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