Why Addicts Lie: They Psychology of Deception
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Have you ever felt like you’re being lied to even when the truth is staring both of you in the face? Deception is one of the most painful parts of the addiction cycle, but it isn’t always what it seems.
In today’s live session, we are moving past the "addiction is like oxygen" clichés to look at the actual psychology and mechanics of lying. We’ll explore why the "thinking brain" dims during confrontation and how the "limbic brain" treats a difficult question as a threat to survival.
Whether you are watching for your own recovery or you are a family member trying to make sense of the chaos, we’ll talk about:
✅The Reflexive Flinch: Why the first response to a question is often a lie before the logical brain even kicks in.
✅Consequence Avoidance: How the high stakes of real-world consequences (losing a job, a home, or a relationship) drive the need for a "false self."
✅Breaking the Cycle: How to move toward radical transparency and create a space where the truth is safer than the lie.
Join the conversation and bring your questions—let’s talk about how to stop the cycle of deception and start rebuilding trust.
Additional Resources
*FREE: Manipulation Guide*
Learn to recognize common manipulation tactics and how to respond without getting pulled into the cycle.
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.onl...
*Invisible Intervention*
Learn how to influence change when someone keeps minimizing, denying, or avoiding the problem—without constant confrontation.
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.onl...
*Ongoing Family Support*
Get continued guidance, coaching, and support for navigating addiction in your family.
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.onl...
*If You’re the One Struggling With Addiction*
Start with the 5 Essential Recovery Skills for creating more stability and strengthening your recovery.
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.onl...
#AddictionRecovery #WhyAddictsLie #FamilyBoundaries #RecoveryLive
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Why Addicts Lie: They Psychology of Deception
Put The Shovel Down
5,360 views
Have you ever felt like you’re being lied to even when the truth is staring both of you in the face? Deception is one of the most painful parts of the addiction cycle, but it isn’t always what it seems.
In today’s live session, we are moving past the "addiction is like oxygen" clichés to look at the actual psychology and mechanics of lying. We’ll explore why the "thinking brain" dims during confrontation and how the "limbic brain" treats a difficult question as a threat to survival.
Whether you are watching for your own recovery or you are a family member trying to make sense of the chaos, we’ll talk about:
✅The Reflexive Flinch: Why the first response to a question is often a lie before the logical brain even kicks in.
✅Consequence Avoidance: How the high stakes of real-world consequences (losing a job, a home, or a relationship) drive the need for a "false self."
✅Breaking the Cycle: How to move toward radical transparency and create a space where the truth is safer than the lie.
Join the conversation and bring your questions—let’s talk about how to stop the cycle of deception and start rebuilding trust.
Additional Resources
*FREE: Manipulation Guide*
Learn to recognize common manipulation tactics and how to respond without getting pulled into the cycle.
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.onl...
*Invisible Intervention*
Learn how to influence change when someone keeps minimizing, denying, or avoiding the problem—without constant confrontation.
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.onl...
*Ongoing Family Support*
Get continued guidance, coaching, and support for navigating addiction in your family.
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.onl...
*If You’re the One Struggling With Addiction*
Start with the 5 Essential Recovery Skills for creating more stability and strengthening your recovery.
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.onl...
#AddictionRecovery #WhyAddictsLie #FamilyBoundaries #RecoveryLive
🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/49913284...