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5 techniques addicts use to delude themselves and us

Published on Nov 29, 2015

Understanding denial mechanisms in addicts/alcoholics

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5 Mind Tricks That Addicts Use to Delude Themselves and YOU!

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1. Only focusing on one single event at a time.

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Any single negative event/consequence can be explained away.

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Its the big picture that really tells the story!

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2. Call attention to a negative trait of the person attempting to hold the addict accountable

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This is a very effective "Ninja" move to deflect attention.

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3. Minimize the impact their behavior has on others.

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They may say things like: "I'm only hurting myself"

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4. Externalize the problem

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They have a tendency to focus on how they have been wronged by others.

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5. Inconsitancy in their behavior

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Some days they are so great! Its just like their old self.

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This makes it so hard to hold boundaries.

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These are just a few of the techniques that addicts use to keep themselves in denial and their family CRAZY!

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by: Amber Hollingsworth

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