How To Stop Lying To Yourself

Lying and deception are elements of addiction that become a means of self-protection. When you’re an addict, you don’t just lie to other people, like your friends and family; you also lie to yourself. Today we’ll explore how to stop lying to yourself. Many of the lies you might tell yourself relate to the fact that your behavior and substance use is no longer in your control. It’s difficult to accept that you are out of control and have lost willpower, but that’s precisely what happens in drug or alcohol addiction. When you lie to yourself, it’s a psychological defense mechanism also known as rationalization. You can avoid correcting unacceptable behaviors in your life when you continue to lie about reality. Changing your  treatment tracks on mental health is not easy; learning to stop lying to yourself is one of the initial and perhaps most important steps you can take on your path to recovery, but it can also be one of the hardest. Understanding Self-Deception As humans, even outsid