""...addicts often carry significant shame, sharing that recovery isn't linear can be a means toward shame-reduction.""
""Far too often, addicts come into therapy with an all-or-nothing approach to their future... their entire sense of self comes crashing down.""
""...life's journey, regardless of addiction, is about 'progress, not perfection.'""
""Addiction is a paradox. You must surrender control to have lasting peace.""
In the context of addiction recovery, common mantras like "progress, not perfection" serve a purpose in managing the emotional struggles of those affected by addiction. As a therapist, it's vital to introduce these concepts thoughtfully, especially since many clients approach recovery with a rigid mindset. Recognizing that relapses are part of the process helps reduce shame and encourages individuals to find a balance between surrendering control and maintaining personal progress, highlighting that long-term sobriety is about gradual growth rather than perfection.
Read at Psychology Today
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