Denial Aisle….
Living in denial, especially when it comes to addiction, is quite frustrating for others to watch and you’re harming yourself in the long run. We addicts and alcoholics tend to rationalize and lie to ourselves about our using and/or drinking; we live in this “self-delusion” to ensure that we remain in this fantasy life that we have made for ourselves. Denial is one of the major symptoms for the disease of addiction and when you remain inside your self-delusion, you will stay sick.
Signs Of Living In Denial
There are quite a few signs to detect whether you or your loved one may be living in denial about their addiction issues. If any of these signs arise, you should consider the option of bettering yourself and seeking help.
- Justification (making excuses of your bad behaviors)
- Rationalization (rationalizing your using or drinking)
- Emotionally unstable (mood swings)
- Depression (thinking you may have a problem but continue denying it)
- Insecurity (things that once didn’t bother you start to bother you)
- Irritability (could also be bipolar)
- Anxiety (fear of the unknown)
- Distant (emotionally and/or socially)
- Being defensive (protecting your addiction)
Addiction Help
Living in denial and battling your addiction daily is no way to live. There is a better life out there when you better yourself; but you can only do so when you free yourself from living in this denial. If you think that you or someone you know may have a problem with addiction issues, call for help today. Accepting the problem and taking steps towards fixing it is the first step towards your recovery. Call (866) 323-6590 today and make your denial and addiction a part of your past!
