Gut feeling and helping the alcohol or drug user
T here is something to be said about a “gut feel”. It’s pure and unadulterated by the mind. It lives in the moment and can alert you to cues that you may not be noticing. It cannot be controlled or manipulated and if respected can help you navigate even the most difficult of situations or experiences. One place this “gut feel” can be useful is when dealing with someone struggling with alcohol or drugs. The phrase “the most honest person in the world is a dishonest addict” illustrates that with addiction comes lies. Expect them. Sorting out truth from lies, fact from fiction with someone who is using alcohol or drugs can be difficult. Often, after a conversation with an alcohol or drug user you may come away feeling a little confused. They are good at manipulating and diverting blame and attention. Motives can often be skewed and their behavior might not match the reality of their state. They are also really good at hiding their true emotions and can have a lot of emotional and menta