Addiction Quote by Dragos Bratasanu
““Addiction is only a hopeless attempt to deal with the pain of living cutoff from who we really are.””
About This Quote
Addiction is a futile attempt to mask existential pain by denying true self.
In simple terms: Addiction hides pain.
Key Takeaway
Address pain directly.
Themes
addiction
pain avoidance
self‑identity
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
psychological
motivational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- self‑help
- support groups
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying pain fuels your habits?
- How can you align actions with authentic self?
A Different Perspective
Recovery requires confronting uncomfortable truths.
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