Episode 31 – Addiction to Chaos [podcast]
Nuggets from this episode of the podcast:
- Those of us with addiction problems can be unconsciously attracted to the adrenalin rush produced by chaos and drama.
- One of the symptoms of an addiction to chaos is an inability to be at peace with oneself.
- One reason our life can become so chaotic is we create a self-fulfilling prophecy.
- If our addiction to chaos is not dealt with in early recovery, it may increase our likelihood of relapse.
Hope Mindful Compassion Show – Episode 31 – Addiction to Chaos [podcast]
A conversation between Luke Richardson and Paul Garrigan
In this episode of the podcast, Luke discusses ‘addiction to chaos’ which is something that has been coming up a lot for him recently in his work with clients at Hope. The topics covered in this show include:
- What do you mean by “addiction to chaos”?
- What are the symptoms of this addiction?
- Are all addicts addicted to chaos?
- What does this addiction stem from?
- Does the addiction cause the chaos?
- Which came first, the chaos or the addiction?
- Will the addiction to chaos end as soon as the person quits alcohol/drugs?
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