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Hello!
You are currently in the "Intensives" section of the Mahapurna school.
An example of my previous intensives is here: Developing the Vision of Light
You may also find my topic useful: Victory over Addictions
We are now beginning an intensive course on overcoming any addiction on a scientific basis.
Features of the intensive:
LET'S BEGIN:
STEP 1. REALIZE THAT [ЗАВИСИМОСТЬ] — IS NOT YOU
Goal:
Separate your identity from your addiction. You are not your habit. It is a pattern, not your essence.
What to do:
Why this matters:
Research shows that when a person calls the addiction a separate entity, the area of the brain responsible for impulse control (the prefrontal cortex) is activated, rather than the area responsible for automatic action (the basal ganglia).
You are learning to separate the impulse from the action. And that is the beginning of freedom.
Additional task:
Write a letter to your addiction.
Address it as a living being. Thank it for helping you cope with difficult moments, but say that you are now ready to take a different path.
Example:
But you are welcome to participate in the discussion and share your experience.
You are currently in the "Intensives" section of the Mahapurna school.
An example of my previous intensives is here: Developing the Vision of Light
You may also find my topic useful: Victory over Addictions
We are now beginning an intensive course on overcoming any addiction on a scientific basis.
Features of the intensive:
- You will see the word [ЗАВИМОСТЬ] in square brackets — replace it with the name of your addiction. Literally give it a name. For example, instead of [ЗАВИМОСТЬ], enter "Alcohol", or, if someone prefers, "Booze", "Smoking", "Porn", "Workaholism", "Other people's opinions"... You can simply say it to yourself when reading my intensive course text.
- Everything is broken down into steps. The steps are simple. You just do them.
- Right now, you do not need to give anything up at all. That is, you do not need to quit or stop anything
Freedom does not begin that way. Just do the Steps. You will figure out what to do about it along the way.
- And most importantly, everything is based on science. I will even specify which scientific findings are being used, with explanations.
LET'S BEGIN:
Separate your identity from your addiction. You are not your habit. It is a pattern, not your essence.
- Name your addiction.
For example: "My addiction is [ЗАВИСИМОСТЬ]." - Write down 5–10 phrases that usually appear in your mind before you act on the old habit.
Examples:
— "Just a little, it's no big deal"
— "I need this right now to relax"
— "I've held out for so long; I can allow myself this"
— "I feel bad without [ЗАВИСИМОСТЬ]" - Add this clarification to each phrase: "This is my addiction speaking, not me."
For example:
"Just a little, it's no big deal" → "This is my addiction speaking, not me."
Research shows that when a person calls the addiction a separate entity, the area of the brain responsible for impulse control (the prefrontal cortex) is activated, rather than the area responsible for automatic action (the basal ganglia).
You are learning to separate the impulse from the action. And that is the beginning of freedom.
Write a letter to your addiction.
Address it as a living being. Thank it for helping you cope with difficult moments, but say that you are now ready to take a different path.
Example:
You do not need to post plus signs."Hello, [ЗАВИСИМОСТЬ]. I understand why you were in my life. You gave me a sense of control, relaxation, and distraction. But now I want something different. I am ready to learn to live without you. With gratitude, but also with determination — I choose freedom."
But you are welcome to participate in the discussion and share your experience.