Addicted to Hurt: Rewiring the Self-Harm Mindset

Unlock a transformative journey from pain to purpose with Addicted to Hurt: Rewiring the Self-Harm Mindset—an essential guide for anyone seeking to break free from the grips of self-injury and build a life anchored in resilience, recovery, and hope. Drawing on cutting-edge psychology, real-world recovery stories, and evidence-based strategies, this empowering resource illuminates the addictive cycle of self-harm and provides a clear roadmap for healing.

Discover how to:

• Understand the paradox of self-harm addiction – Learn why physical injury can become a compulsive coping tool for overwhelming emotional pain, and how brain chemistry and triggers reinforce that cycle.
• Identify your personal risk factors and triggers – Map the internal warning signs and external cues that spark urges, so you can anticipate and manage them before they escalate.
• Rewire your mindset with coping strategies – Replace cutting or burning with proven alternatives—grounding exercises, creative outlets, mindfulness techniques, and more—to reroute the brain’s reward pathways.
• Develop an iron-clad safety plan – Co-create a step-by-step crisis plan, enlist your support network, and restrict access to means of harm so you always have a lifeline when urges strike.
• Leverage therapy and community – Explore cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, and trauma-focused therapies, alongside alternative treatments like art and equine therapy, to build a holistic recovery toolkit.
• Foster healthy relationships – Cultivate open communication, compassionate boundaries, and mutual support with family, friends, and peer groups to replace isolation with connection.
• Sustain lifelong well-being – Establish daily self-care rituals, balanced nutrition, restorative sleep, and purposeful creativity to keep emotional pain in check and fuel long-term happiness.

Filled with vivid examples, actionable exercises, and inspiring real-life recovery stories, Addicted to Hurt offers more than theory—it delivers practical, empathetic guidance for anyone ready to reclaim control. Whether you’re new to recovery, supporting a loved one, or a mental-health professional seeking fresh insights, this book will help you:

• Break the cycle of self-harm addiction by understanding its root causes
• Build resilience through targeted skills, from mindfulness to muscle-relaxation
• Transform triggers into opportunities for growth and self-compassion
• Navigate relapses with grace, using setbacks as data for stronger strategies
• Anchor your journey in hope, creativity, and community

Endorsements and reviews applaud its compassionate tone and clear explanations: “A lifesaver for anyone battling self-injury urges,” “Groundbreaking toolkit for healing emotional wounds,” and “A beacon of hope that goes beyond platitudes.”

Don’t let self-harm define your story. Start the path to genuine recovery—one choice, one coping skill, and one day at a time—with Addicted to Hurt: Rewiring the Self-Harm Mindset.

Publisher - Xspurts

Language - English

Perfect Bound

Contributors

By author

Ava X. Brighton

Published Date - 2025-06-26

ISBN - 9781776833009

Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm

Page Count - 223