1. UNDERSTANDING ADDICTIONS AND EATING DISORDERS:
A starting point
One way to understand addictions, eating disorders or any
misuse of something, is to see the behavior as a Coping
Mechanism....
When things get really difficult, or overwhelming, etc., a person
has no other option but to engage in this behavior. This is the
only way they can get calm, in-control, feel safe, etc., and
continue to stay alive and function...
At this moment, the consequences or the aftermath of this
behavior, is not part of their consciousness…
The only focus is to make the negative feeling, etc., GO
AWAY….it is NOT to solve the problem, etc., it is just to STOP the
uncomfortable, overwhelming feelings.