Understanding How To Mitigate And Resolve Personal Conflict In Your Life From Addiction

By Jocelyn Davidson


Sometimes circumstances make just getting by difficult, and emotional, mental, or physical problems make things worse. However, there's hope for everyone. Understanding how to mitigate and resolve personal conflict in your life from addiction, chronic pain, and emotions can help you no matter what lies in your past, present, or future.

Those of us born in affluent countries don't face the struggle to survive that people elsewhere may have. However, this does not mean that we don't suffer. Material goods do not satisfy the deepest needs of mankind, as history shows over and over. However, being born to privilege can create unrealistic expectations; many fail to cope with the inevitable disappointment that comes sooner or later.

This is not the case. Affluent societies have high rates of depression, while people in an African village will break into spontaneous celebration when one day's food is obtained. However, despair is real, whether circumstances seem to justify it or not. Everyone must learn to cope with their inner turmoil as well as the demands of daily life.

Counseling can help. Statistics show that disturbed children benefit from one hour a week of therapy. Just having someone listen to them and offer help makes a great difference. Adults benefit as well, from group sessions and from one on one interaction with a skilled therapist. Loneliness is very real for many. Having someone to talk to can help fill the need for human companionship.

Emotional damage occurs at all levels of society. Sexual, physical, and verbal abuse is especially harmful. Children may be abandoned by parents or simply neglected because their parents work, socialize too much, or are consumed with problems of their own. Sometimes overly shy or introverted children cope poorly with school. Too much criticism - from family or others - can cause insecurity which keeps people from reaching their potential.

The first step is accepting the past, which cannot be changed. If dreams didn't come true, success was elusive, or popularity never gained, so be it. The future can hold promise for even those reeling from past assaults. Each day brings new chances for happiness, and everyone must learn to reach out and take them.

A strong spiritual life helps. Having a personal relationship with God heals many, relieves them of past hurts or mistakes, and gives them hope for the future. They no longer need to feel alone or overwhelmed when the creator of the universe is part of their support system. Many who have turned to drugs in order to escape past pain or to fill an emotional void find that the love of God meets their needs and gives them strength to overcome their addiction.

Pain is debilitating, both mentally and physically. It's important to seek help from a pastor, a church group, a good friend, or a trained counselor. Joining in group activities, like team sports or charity work, can give lonely people the human interaction they crave. The most important thing is not to suffer in silence but to reach out for help.




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