Abstinence Violation Effect
2 episodes tagged "Abstinence Violation Effect".
Slip vs. Relapse: The psychology that saves lives
In recovery, it's easy to fall into the trap of perfectionism, where a single slip-up can lead to a full-blown relapse. This video explores the concept of catastrophizing and how it can derail your sobriety journey. Understanding this psychological process is crucial for effective addiction recovery and maintaining long-term mental health. 💔🧠 💬 Let me know in the comments: Have you ever fallen into the trap of the Abstinence Violation Effect? Be honest. 👇 If this helped you reframe your setbacks, hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to for more raw, clinical truths on mental health, recovery, and breaking toxic cycles.
Slip vs. Relapse: The psychology that saves lives |
Are you weaponizing your own perfectionism against yourself? Let’s talk about the "f*-it switch" and the Abstinence Violation Effect. 🛑🧠** Have you ever broken a 300-day streak and immediately thought, "Well, I already blew it, I might as well burn the whole house down"? In the rooms, we call it the "f***-it switch." In psychology, it's called the Abstinence Violation Effect (AVE). When you slip up, your brain experiences massive cognitive dissonance and weaponizes your perfectionism. But perfectionism is not a virtue in recovery—it's a trapdoor. A slip is a lapse in behavior; a relapse is a lapse in identity. If you drop your phone and scratch it, you don't pick up a hammer and smash the screen to dust. You pick it up and keep walking. You're not a streak of days; you're a human being learning how to walk. Defeat the AVE today. 💬 Let me know in the comments: Have you ever fallen into the trap of the Abstinence Violation Effect? Be honest. 👇 If this helped you reframe your setbacks, hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE for more raw, clinical truths on psychology, recovery, and breaking toxic cycles.