How to Get Rid of Addictions

At the root of all addictions lies a sense of missing something, an emptiness that generates a painful feeling. In order to avoid this unpleasant sensation, something external provides a sense of relief. When the sense of relief fades and the unpleasant feeling re-appears, a craving for the source of relief is felt and the external source of pleasure is desired once again. This creates a cycle of...

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