Day 111 - Compulsive Behaviors Hinder Healing
Dr. H. Norman Wright says, “The person who has a tendency toward any kind of compulsive behavior or addiction might see this come to the forefront even more so during grief.”
Along with drug and alcohol abuse and excessive diet habits and activity, other compulsive behaviors associated with grief include anger and violence. You may have found that you will submit yourself to anything to escape the pain of grief.
These behaviors may temporarily sedate the pain, but they will hinder and even block your healing.
It is wise to take some time to think and pray about your compulsive behavior, and identify whether or not your behavior is grief-induced or if you have been struggling with this problem for much longer. If you have a compulsive behavior that is out of your control, please seek help through your church or a Christian organization. You must learn to cope with and heal from this behavior so that you can heal from your grief.
“I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him” (Isaiah 57:18).
Lord Jesus, I want a fresh start with You. Show me how. Amen.