If you come from a family system that is overly preoccupied, unable to deal with pain and loss and replete with toxic rules and roles, a natural byproduct of that is to think and behave in extremes. The extreme thoughts and behaviors born out of a dysfunctional family system promote shame.
Shame, at toxic levels, distorts the internal experience of being a unique and precious person of value. Thus, the tendency will be to think too lowly or too highly of one’s self. When someone believes s/he is inferior or superior, then certain actions will follow.
Thoughts of Inferiority
I’m not good enough.
I’m not worthy.
I’m damaged goods.
I’m bad.
I’m insignificant.
I’m less than.
Actions of Inferiority
Overconsumption of anything that alters one’s mind and mood.
People-pleasing
Approval-seeking
Insatiable neediness
Doormat Syndrome
Thoughts of Superiority
I’m better than others.
I’m smarter than others.
I’m more important than anyone else.
I’m the best.
I’m perfect.
Actions of Superiority
Frustrated Perfectionism.
Hyperproductivity; Success driven.
Achievement compulsion.
Workaholism.
This further illustrates how a dysfunctional family system can promote the thoughts that eventually lead to the creation of someone with a work addiction. If you are someone who struggles with thoughts of inferiority and superiority, then you can benefit from a stay at The Bridge to Recovery. For more information about our program, please give us a call at 877-866-8661 or visit us online at http://www.thebridgetorecovery.com/.
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