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InnerGold System Vs. Programs

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Systems versus Programs

The reason the InnerGold System is so powerful is that it is a system and not necessarily a program.  A program connotes that there is a finish point to it.  With a system, the understanding is that this is a way of life or a lifelong process.  When dealing with mental health issues this is the only responsible way to approach things.  Life is always changing and so are our moods.  To be given tools to manage this reality is what the InnerGold System and Brand is all about.  How is there ever a finish to mental health issues?
 
In a recent Newsweek Magazine (May 24 & 31, 2010) article there was a story entitled, “Desperately Seeking Cures.”  In the article it states, “From 1996 to 1999, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved 157 new drugs.  In the comparable period a decade later- that is, from 2006 to 2009 – the agency approved 74.  Not among them were any cures, or even meaningfully effective treatments.” 
 
I realize that we all want to find cures for life’s ills and challenges (particularly addiction issues) but that is not what life is about.  Life is about being faced with temptation and trials and then finding or being taught how to find the capacity to make wise choices in spite of them. 
 
“Problems do not go away. They must be worked through or else they remain, forever a barrier to the growth and development of the spirit…The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.” – M. Scott Peck

Don’t Give Up!

December 22nd, 2011 2 comments

It is so important to make this a daily statement: Don’t Give Up!

Pornography addiction is not something that you wake up one morning, take a pill and you’re done. Pornography addiction is something that you will be dealing with for the rest of your life, but not in a white knuckle way with the InnerGold tools.

Here is a recent email we received:

Thanks Gordon!  I get so much understanding from you in this letter!  I relapsed last night and I find it softening to read from you that ”there are generally many failed attempts at long-term sobriety”.  I am in it right now but I am determined to ”keep at it and to keep striving for the goal. I know quite a bit about how this addiction works.  I have the Uppers, Downers and All Arounders book and it is very helpful to help understand addictions.  Innergold associated with that and 24 years of sobriety from alcohol in AA is to me more than I need to unserstand my addictions.  But this understanding did not prevent me from falling back into my addiction.  Knowledge is not sufficient for solid abstinence.  I am determined to get into your online course as soon as I can affoard it but till then, it is critical for me to stay in touch with Innergold on a daily basis, even if I am on a relapse, and you will see that I am not bullshitting here.  I will keep in touch forever, whatever happens.

We are ecstatic to see his devotion to maintaining sobriety. The underlying message: Don’t Give Up! You Can Do It!

Pornography Addiction – Am I a Porn Addict?

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Are you addicted to pornography?

Can you relate to any of the following; Secrecy, living a double life, denial, or justification?

Have you ever said to yourself, “It’s better to just keep my porn viewing to myself rather hurt those I love from the pain the truth will cause?”

What about saying, “I will never view pornography again; this is the last time I will ever view porn?”

How about hating porn so much that you would give anything to have it out of your life, but almost mockingly the craving hits so hard you forget the pain it causes and give in despite knowing better?

The double life makes you feel like you are two different people. Sometimes you wonder how the monster inside and burning cravings can come so alive at the forefront when most of the time you live life as a normal decent person. Are you to the point or been at the point where you figure it is just easier to give in because whatever you try or commit to doesn’t work?

Does seeking out and viewing porn seem like a “hunt” or give you a “rush” in the quest to find your next porn fix?

Have you ever been caught viewing pornography and immediately began denying to save face, get angry and justify, or feel so small you want to shrink and disappear knowing you are had?

Are you to the point where viewing porn doesn’t even feel wrong like it used to but the negative consequences are astoundingly real?

Have you ever gone to someone seeking help but not experiencing long-term results in getting away from porn?

Do you have a spouse or close family that has been affected by your habits or do you keep your porn viewing a secret?

Has porn destroyed your relationship(s)? Do your intimate and/or sexual thoughts revolve around porn?

If you have said yes to any of these questions, you are a porn addict. The fact is that is that pornography addicts have confronted most if not all of these questions.

If you don’t agree, then stop; never view porn again. If you deny you are an addict and then view porn again, know that there is somewhere that can bring hope and help in this widespread addiction. It is ok to admit that you need help; denying that fact will only bring you and those you love more pain.

It is important is to understand that you are not alone. There are millions of porn addicts in the world today, with over 40 million in the US alone. Thousands want help but are so confused they either give up trying or feel like they are running around in circles never able to get a handle on stopping. Another fact is that hundreds of porn addicts have found sobriety though Innergold.