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All addiction is caused by suppression of feelings. If we could learn how to Feel our emotions rather than judging or fearing them, ALL addictions and recovery programs would literally cease to exist.
What complicates this issue even further, is that letting go of a substance or behavior that's helped us 'change the channel' when we've had awkward or painful feelings, is like saying goodbye to an old friend who's been the only truly reliable source of connection or comfort we've ever known. In short, it's always been there for us when we've had a need for relief~ so even just the thought of letting go of that relationship, can trigger sensations of loss and anxiety.
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