Michael Swerdloff

Addictions & Recovery

Addictions. We all have our own addictions, obsessions, and compulsions. At what point does addiction become an addiction? This is a question we all need to answer for ourselves. Nobody can answer this for us because we each have unique experiences. Our responses to addictive and obsessive behaviors help us determine if we have crossed the line to abuse or addiction. If we know something needs to change, a holistic approach to recovery from addiction and obsession includes mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and environmental shifts. I believe that all of it starts with connection. People need to feel connected. When we don’t feel connected to ourselves, each other, or however we define the life force that often is identified by terms like Higher Power, Presence, Higher Consciousness, etc., we tend to get lost and desperately try to find ways to fill the missing void. Many believe that at the core of addiction is a need for connection. Let’s start there!

“Off the top of my head, I would say spiritual healer. Plus, it is way more than spiritual. He is definitely a good listener. Michael also has this way of finding a person’s core and bringing it to light. People, myself included, hide negative memories/thoughts/experiences deep down inside and “patch” them over poorly like a city road. I might add that he found all that fairly easily and hashed it all out, which is both intense and relieving all at the same time. Finding someone who understands your spiritual needs & beliefs can make a world of difference for some. Especially for teenagers going through all kinds of stuff at home and school.”
Maggie