You're probably an addict

You're probably an addict of sorts. Yep, you! 

Addiction is a disease that isolates people. They convince themselves that they are alone in the world and that no one understands. In this process, they lose connection with others. 

 The polar opposite of addiction is connection. 

You may not be addicted to harmful substances, like alcohol or hard drugs, but I suggest to you that if you avoid connection with others, you may have a problem waiting to happen. 

 I don't mean connection, sit-in-a-pub-and-talk-to-strangers-connection. I mean the ability to expose your heart and mind in raw vulnerability to someone that cares. I mean putting your self at the mercy of others by saying: "I am lost, I need help." 

 Isolation and independence is a crippling addiction too. 

It is dangerously seductive to come home from work and leave all the lights off in the house. Then, do your evening routine in the dark, completely avoiding contact and connection with others, savoring the loneliness.

This is a blissful place of surreal peace, with a lack of responsibility and accountability. Wel, sort of. 

However, in the isolation we lose our own sense of humanity, distancing ourselves from the love, care and support of others. 

We convince ourselves that we are alone, and that nobody understands our situation. We choose to sacrifice connection with others. Real connection. 

Give yourself a rating on your ability to connect with others out of 10. 

 Be honest. 

 Now, get help.