The 12 Patterns of Denial And Rationalising in Addiction

The 12 Patterns of Denial And Rationalising in Addiction

Dec 5, 2022 | Denial

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...
The 12 Patterns of Denial and Minimising in Addiction

The 12 Patterns of Denial and Minimising in Addiction

Nov 28, 2022 | Denial

Minimising in addiction is denial strategy used by people with substance abuse problems 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 12 Patterns of Denial and Absolute Denial in Addiction

The 12 Patterns of Denial and Absolute Denial in Addiction

Nov 25, 2022 | Denial

People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Absolute denial in addiction is the most obvious denial strategy i.e., the point-blank refusal to admit they have a problem. Denial can be a...
The 12 Patterns of Denial: #1 Avoidance in Addiction

The 12 Patterns of Denial: #1 Avoidance in Addiction

Nov 21, 2022 | Denial

People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Avoidance in addiction is one example. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to...
12 Patterns of Denial in Addiction – Are You in Denial?

12 Patterns of Denial in Addiction – Are You in Denial?

Nov 17, 2022 | Denial

To recover from addiction, it is incredibly important to be able to identify denial. The 12 patterns of denial were developed by international addiction expert Terence Gorski to do just that. Read more about the 12 patterns of denial below: Denial & Avoidance...
Codependency And Families Facing Addiction

Codependency And Families Facing Addiction

Nov 14, 2022 | Codependency

Codependency on a loved one addicted to alcohol or other drugs can be a deadly affair. By definition, codependency is an unhealthily close relationship where one person plays one of these six enabling roles that allow another’s addictive behaviour to continue. The...