The Shame Trap: Why It’s So Hard to Break Free from Addiction

Let's delve into the complex relationship between shame and addiction. Why do so many struggle to break free, even when they know it’s damaging their lives? Together, we’ll explore the psychological mechanisms that bind individuals in this cycle and the roadblocks that shame creates on the path to recovery.


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[Momtrader]

I stopped being in the bad guy role. After 15 years of addiction to alcohol and various other things, my daughter is giving me change talk. Thank you Amber for all your videos. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

[johnby]

Shame dominate s my addictive brain....how do I escape? Great comment from the past damage, thank the brain for the reminder and change the topic

[sharonscott]

Being that I went to jail in 2011 for fraud I carry guilt with me every day for what I did to my family. But I am first to admit yes I went to jail and I stuffed up. Because I felt so down on myself I was with an addict for over ten years since jail and I thought all I deserved was to be with an addict because I was a criminal. But I know I’ve done nothing since and my family still love me. But that guilt for what I did to my family never goes away. Which is me feeling empathy. Which is something addicts lack.

[lauraray]

Thank you so much, this was a really insightful video!

[julienorris]

From my experience as a family member, the things I do or say that cause shame in my addicted loved one are actually intended to elicit empathy. I just don't think an addict can separate themselves enough to not make everything personal.

[jessescott]

When I caught fiancé cheating and all her lies starting to come out she took off 3 months ago and havent seen or any contact with. She now has a girlfriend and all I want is to have her back because I still love her.

[TrinityMcG]

Could you talk a bit about helping the family overcome their own shame and guilt in the role of addiction and codependency?

[Kev.B.]

Shame, guilt, failure, regret, anger, losing my job, family & my sons are the things that motivate me to keep destroying myself, what is there left to live for...!!!???

[abimbolaabiodun]

Do you have any formulations for addiction

[theresareynolds]

Where do i begin to helo him not feel shame? He is actively drinking i would say in the contemplation stage

[sharonscott]

Even though they don’t admit they feel shame for their addiction, but they feel shame. Is that the same as they would feel bad for the hurtful things they do and say to us in addiction? But they just don’t say it?

[micheletujague]

In your sessions with clients, how to you reduce the shame in thei conversation? What kinds of things do you say?