Abraham J. Twerski ; with a foreword by John Wallace.
2nd ed.
Center City, MN :
Hazelden,
1997.
viii, 136 pages ;
21 cm
Previously published in 1990 with the subtitle: Why do we lie to ourselves? Why do others believe us?
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What is addictive thinking? -- Self-deception and addictive thinking -- The addictive thinker's concept of time -- Confusing cause and effect -- Origins of addictive thinking -- Denial, rationalization, and projection -- Dealing with conflict -- Hypersensitivity -- Morbid expectations -- Manipulating others -- Guilt and shame -- Omnipotence and impotence -- Admitting errors -- Anger -- The confining wall -- Managing feelings -- Flavors and colors of reality -- Must one reach bottom? -- Addictive thinkers and trust -- Spirituality and spiritual emptiness -- Addictive thinking and relapse -- The frustrations of growth -- Ridiculous explanations, sensible solutions.
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Argues that addicts are unable to make healthy decisions, and that addictive thinking exists before substance abuse begins.