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> Its possible cultivating those beliefs, even if false, is a powerful tool in overcoming addiction. It may actually be the case that cultivating some belief in
by badpun 7y ago
> Its possible cultivating those beliefs, even if false, is a powerful tool in overcoming addiction. It may actually be the case that cultivating some belief in a higher reason / order to the universe is beneficial in recovery.
Also - these beliefs may be soothing, which decreases stress level and helps with depression and addiction.
- program_whiz 7y agoGreat point. I think we evolved these types of thinkings because it helped with tribal cohesion, self-soothing, and the ability to deal with adversity. The thought "everything happens for a reason" comes to mind.