The 12 Patterns of Denial – Strategic Hopelessness

The 12 Patterns of Denial – Strategic Hopelessness

In this blog we will look at the denial pattern of strategic hopelessness in addiction. People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which...
The 12 Patterns of Denial and Recovery By Fear

The 12 Patterns of Denial and Recovery By Fear

In this blog we will look at recovery by fear in addiction recovery. People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to...
The 12 Patterns of Denial: #9 Flight Into Health

The 12 Patterns of Denial: #9 Flight Into Health

People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to recognise, deal with and accept the...
The 12 Patterns of Denial With Compliance And Addiction

The 12 Patterns of Denial With Compliance And Addiction

In this blog we will look at the process of compliance in addiction, particularly in rehabilitative treatment. People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Denial can be a dysfunctional...
The 12 Patterns of Denial and Blaming in Addiction

The 12 Patterns of Denial and Blaming in Addiction

People with substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Blaming in addiction is one such denial strategy. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to...
The 12 Patterns of Denial And Rationalising in Addiction

The 12 Patterns of Denial And Rationalising in Addiction

In this blog we will look at rationalising in addiction. People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself...