The Process of Personal Change

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When people decide to change, they very often do not realize that they are about to experience a complicated process made up of stages that are common for most individuals. Behavior change is never an easy matter partly because the person does not understand the process. Research has demonstrated that most self changers unconsciously follow an unwavering sequence of activities and attitudes prior to finally extinguishing a particular negative lifestyle (Samuelson, 1998, p. 79).

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"Ellen had been ignoring certain symptoms until they finally drove her to her doctor. She complained of stomach problems, insomnia, headaches, and constipation she had experienced for weeks. Her doctor, a woman, asked if Ellen was experiencing stressful situations. Ellen confided that her boyfriend was constantly pressuring her, threatening to leave if she did not agree, and seemed to want to control her every move. When the doctor asked what coping mechanisms Ellen was using, she said that she was smoking heavily and also was using alcohol to obtain relief."

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