The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress, and Anger that Trigger Addictive Behaviors

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Break the addiction cycle once and for all with this powerful and compassionate workbook―now fully revised and updated!If you struggle with addiction, know that you are not alone. Addictive behaviors are often the result of loss―the loss of a job, the death of a loved one, or even the end of a romantic relationship. If you’re like many others, you may have turned to drugs, alcohol, or other troubling behaviors to avoid the pain of loss. But this only delays the healing process, and can ultimately lead to a destructive cycle that leaves you feeling trapped. So, how can you break free?This second edition of The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction will help you identify the root of your addictive behaviors while providing healthy coping strategies to deal with the stress, anxiety, and depression that can come from experiencing a loss. With these powerful mindfulness exercises and lifestyle tips, you will be able to replace addictive behaviors with healthy behaviors to begin healing.This workbook will help you: ·Determine the function your addiction is serving ·Develop healthy coping skills for dealing with loss ·Accept your thoughts and emotions ·Avoid addiction “triggers” ·Heal broken relationships and build a support system No matter the loss, the mindfulness skills in this workbook will allow you to process your grief and replace your addiction with healthy coping behaviors. Review: Great book - Very impressive, im using it on myself alongside therapy Review: A workbook for anyone struggling with addictive behaviors - This workbook is an excellent guide for anyone struggling with addictive behaviors or curious about how these behaviors may be having an impact on your life. It answers all your questions, from "What is an addiction?" to "Is it anxiety?" and helps you consider the impact of loss, broken or unhealthy relationships, and mental health issues, among other things. The workbook presents information in an easily digestible way and includes examples, relevant research, and short stories that make each chapter interesting and easy to read. The best part is that every chapter has several exercises that help you reflect on what you have just read and then evaluate how it applies to your life. This workbook is a must-read if you are looking to make a positive change in your life!