10 common mistakes in dealing with sugar addiction

In understanding sugar addiction, recognizing the most prevalent mistakes in thought and behavior is crucial. These misconceptions are symptomatic of the condition, and gaining knowledge about them is a step towards relieving the shame associated with the struggle 

See if you identify with any of these truths about yourself:

Believe that you can do it on your own
I can do it myself! This is what every sugar addict thinks before he or she has entered treatment. The nature of addiction is to isolate oneself from others and believe in the lie that one can do oneself.  

Believe it’s about bad character
If I only do this… This we often say to ourselves when we are active in a sugar addiction. We think it’s about eating less, exercising, eating only one piece of the cake to control the disease. But addiction is a brain disease, is has nothing to do with bad character.  

Has rules that apply only to oneself
I’m special and different therefore I need the treatment to be in a certain way. Or I am too special for treatment. I know how to treat sugar addiction and don´t need help.  Think it’s only about food If I only eat as I should then all will be good. But the sugar addiction is so much more than the food. The food is about 10% of the problem, there is much more that you need to work with.

Hoping for a miracle
You wake up every morning thinking that today I will resist the bun or the ice cream, but in the afternoon you realize that you have eaten it. We have a saying; if you do the same thing over and over again and hope for a different result, it is insanity.
 
Continues with addictive behaviors If you cease consuming sugar but maintain the same habits you had while indulging in sweets, relapse becomes likely. This could include visiting the same store where you once bought candy or baking desserts that resemble your favorite treats but with sugar alternatives.

Move, changes job or social circle
Believing that relocating, separating, or changing to a new job will automatically bring positive change might be misleading. Despite external changes, the addiction persists. It is crucial to address the root of the addiction to ensure lasting progress.  

Misleading thoughts  
Embracing the thoughts dictated by the disease can lead to harmful beliefs, convincing us that we are less valuable than others. These distorted thoughts may make us feel guilty, prompting us to consume sugar as a way to cope with those negative perceptions.  

Blame others
Shifting blame to others, such as blaming mom or work for the problem, becomes a way to excuse eating large amounts of sugar. By convincing ourselves that external factors force us to consume sugar, we avoid taking responsibility for our choices.  

Expect a quickfix  Anticipating a quick fix can hinder progress in treating sugar addiction, a process that often takes time, possibly up to a year. Some sugar addicts mistakenly seek rapid solutions, jumping from one solution /diet to another. Additionally, after each diet, some may mistakenly believe they have complete understanding and are immune to reverting to old behaviors. It's essential to recognize the gradual nature of recovery and remain committed to long-term well-being.  

If you're interested in learning more about sugar addiction, consider tuning in to one of our free webinars. Additionally, the next step towards getting the support you need in dealing with your sugar addiction could be the STOP treatment.

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