tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530451786669304321.post5734062395311055236..comments2023-09-22T08:12:25.535-04:00Comments on THE PRIVILEGED ADDICT : What Is the Role of Shame in Recovery?Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04183269305957041463noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530451786669304321.post-71127600869255160682016-01-06T14:57:15.523-05:002016-01-06T14:57:15.523-05:00Thanks so much for answering my question, Charlie....Thanks so much for answering my question, Charlie. The distinction between healthy vs. unhealthy shame helps to make it clear for me. <br /><br />I think at times, that I myself engage in unhealthy shame - I have never used drugs or alcohol but I have made a boatload of mistakes in my life, and sometimes I do feel paralyzed about that - I'm afraid there is something wrong with me, that I just fundamentally suck and that everything I do will fail. <br /><br />But you've reminded me that this is a childish way of viewing things and is not helpful to anyone. I need to forget about all that and live in the present. <br /><br />This is all helpful of course, in dealing with my addict, too, as he talks this way often. Thanks again. :)Charlottenoreply@blogger.com