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#119: Why Rock Bottom is a Myth
#119: Why Rock Bottom is a Myth
#119: Why Rock Bottom is a Myth
Friday 24th January 2025
Tim Phillips debunks the rock bottom myth and shares why finding your 'why' is crucial for lasting sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Why You Don't Need to Hit Rock Bottom to Quit Drinking
Episode Overview
- You don't need to hit rock bottom to decide to quit drinking.
- Waiting for a catastrophic low can keep you stuck in addiction.
- Finding your 'why' is crucial for lasting sobriety.
- Building a meaningful life makes sobriety worthwhile.
- Even small steps forward can lead to significant change.
The problem isn’t that you haven’t hit bottom. It’s that you haven’t decided to stop digging.
Do you think you need to hit 'rock bottom' before you can quit drinking? This episode of The Sober and Happy Podcast is here to bust that myth wide open. Tim Phillips, with over a decade of sobriety under his belt, shares his journey and explains why waiting for a catastrophic low can actually keep you stuck in the cycle of addiction.
Tim dives into the harmful nature of the rock bottom myth and shares his own experiences of feeling like he hadn't suffered enough to deserve recovery. He highlights the importance of finding your 'why'—a reason to get sober that's more significant than the fear of quitting. Tim's candid storytelling and practical advice will resonate with anyone questioning if their struggles are 'bad enough' to quit.
You'll hear about his personal turning point, which wasn't a dramatic crash but a simple decision to stop digging deeper into his addiction. Tim's insights are not just about getting sober but about building a life that makes sobriety worth it. If you're tired of waiting for things to get worse before making a change, this episode is your wake-up call. It's time to stop digging and start living the life you deserve.