Addiction Defenses

Addiction Defenses are psychological and emotional defense mechanisms that your Bodily Ego uses to protect and defends its addictions.

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Examples,

Lying

Lie to ourselves about the nature of the addiction so we can ignore negative consequences,

Lie to others to avoid judgmental scrutiny

We lie to ourselves about the nature of the addiction so we can ignore negative consequences of our addictions. We lie to others, particularly our loved ones, to avoid the judgmental scrutiny that might cause us guilt and shame. If our loved ones see us smoking, for example, it will bother them and they will naturally attempt to discourage the addiction. Since most grow up in judgmental environments (i.e. we are constantly judged by parents, teachers, priests, friends, etc.), loved ones (and even professionals) typically default to shame and guilt as a deterrent. Guilt and shame are terrible deterrents. Guilt and shame NEVER deter. When people are shamed for their addictions, they learn to lie and hide these addictions, rather than doing the work or seeking some help.

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