Addiction

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The Way In. The Way Out.

Simon Robinson

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Dr Simon Robinson
01 March 2026

Philosophy of mind; Psychology; Abnormal psychology; Addiction & therapy

Series: The Way In. the Way Out.

Addiction: The Way In. The Way Out. is a quiet, first-person account of living inside patterns of dependency and gradually learning to remain present within them.

Written without instruction, diagnosis, or promise of cure, the book unfolds as a sequence of short reflections tracing how craving forms, tightens, justifies itself, collapses, and loosens again over time. Rather than offering techniques or solutions, it stays close to lived experience - describing repetition, shame, self-protection, relapse, resistance, and the slow re-emergence of clarity with careful restraint.

This revised edition reorganises the work into a continuous narrative arc, accompanied by minimal symbolic imagery. The emphasis is on observation rather than explanation, allowing readers to recognise their own inner landscapes without being told what to believe or how to recover.

This book is not a medical guide and does not replace professional care. It is written for readers who want language for what addiction can feel like from the inside, and who value honesty, slowness, and precision over advice or reassurance.

By: Simon Robinson
Imprint: Dr Simon Robinson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised ed.
Volume: 6
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 721g
ISBN: 9781918532036
ISBN 10: 1918532036
Series: The Way In. the Way Out.
Pages: 402
Publication Date: 01 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Simon Robinson is a writer and former physician whose work explores depression, identity, and the limits of conventional psychological language. Drawing on lived experience, clinical training, and long-form reflection, his writing aims to describe inner landscapes without instruction, prescription, or simplification. He lives and works in North Yorkshire, UK.

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Addiction

The Way In. The Way Out.

Simon Robinson

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