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Scenario

Why insight alone cannot stop compulsive behaviors

I have been going to therapy for my shopping addiction but I just bought another expensive purse I cannot afford and I hid it in my car so my roommate would not see.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Understanding addiction intellectually does not automatically translate to behavioral change when the underlying emotional drivers remain unaddressed.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Addiction as mental health condition?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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