This barbershop theory is often used for recovery, “If you hang around the barber shop long enough, sooner or later, you are going to get a haircut.” The same applies to food, sex, alcohol, smoking, drugs and slot machines.
If I am a recovering compulsive gambler and I spend my free time and entertainment in website that shows me live sporting match, live gamble and odds, I am putting myself in danger, according to the barbershop theory, sooner or later, I am going to place the first bet.
If I am a recovering alcoholic and I spend my free time with friends in drinking places all the times, I am putting myself in danger, according to the barbershop theory, sooner or later, I am going to pick up the first drink.
Don’t put yourself in situations where undesirable consequences are likely to unfold.
It is my responsibility to walk away and stay away from danger.
- Този отговор беше редактиран на преди 8 months, 2 weeks от kin.