Self Esteem and Addiction
Self-esteem is something I think we would all like to have, but when you have a bit of a heavy dependence on raw things you lose is your self esteem.
None of us like to think we're addicted to something and are convinced that we are in total control, do only what we do because we enjoy it and that would be to renounce so easily - it is just that we do not want to waive is not it? "
There are many different types of addiction, like alcohol, drugs, bulimia, sex, perfectionism - The list could go on and on and we all think that one addiction is worse than the other - although this is not really the case - each Addiction affects self-esteem and well-being of the person affected and probably their relatives and family too.
Once a person faces because they have a problem, and that is certainly the first step, then they may seek some form of professional help - I'm not knocking these professionals because I really think they do a great job but unless you reach the inner person that I really believe it is only a matter of time before the person who was cured again with their addiction - which is why you see people who were stopped smoking for many years and who have not touched a drop of alcohol suddenly start again.
How do I know this? - Well I think I'm quite an expert in the field of addiction to alcohol and cigarettes - they were such a important part of my life for so many years and when I finally admitted I had a huge problem I have all the help I could find some, I even paid for. I did well for almost a year, but boy it is hard, then I started again, this time with such a vengeance that has caused my business and marriage breakdown and I found myself living in a mobile home on my own drink is my only companion.
What happened to me this day of December 2002 has been nothing short of a miracle of modern times - at night, and I mean overnight I stopped drinking and smoking at the time, never touched one of those two, but more especially NEVER EVER had the desire for them in the least. A few months later I was finding my wife and my children and could not be happier with my life if I win the lottery - I Share This is not inner peace and happiness that I have to complete anything in this world.
I just had to write about what happened that day and that's what I did in the hope that the same version of the powerful addiction can become a reality for others who live their life addicted to something just as I was - the difference it makes is unbelievable and I just hope and pray for everyone to find freedom and inner peace and contentment now that I have now, I really do.
A recent testimony, exercises that are described below, show why I want this book to reach and touch people who seek what I found.
I lavished your book. My life was in tatters, my wife divorced me and tonight I was in such a state of despair that I had come to my mother to tell her that suicide was my only option - after reading your book, I have a peace about me that I have not had since I 19 years and I'm 56 now. Thank you thank you for allowing God to speak through you to me - I now feel complete relief of all pain and misery I've known for 37 years and I thank you for saving my life - in fact God has saved my life, but you threw me buoy - May God continue to bless you, your family and your ministry.
Roy Thompson, Atlanta, Georgia - royjrthompson@bellsouth.net
About the Author
The author had had a dreadful drink problem for over 30 years but was miraculously freed from this overnight which resulted in him becoming a Christian. 3 years on his life couldn't be better and he wrote his book in the hope this may help others. Details of his book and contact details can be found at http://www.aspecialjourney.com
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