Christian Skonberg: Finding Peace Amidst Anxiety and Addiction
The last thing that I want my story to do is lead people to believe that it's a symptom of being sober and that, like, oh, I have mental health issues so my sobriety is going to be miserable.
Christian Skonberg’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Despite a seemingly idyllic childhood, Christian was haunted by anxiety from an early age. This anxiety led him down a path of drug use and addiction, creating a chaotic roller coaster of sobriety and relapse. In this candid episode of 'Faded', Christian opens up about his journey, including a recent diagnosis of OCD that has reshaped his understanding of his struggles.
His narrative is punctuated by the significant people and influences that helped guide him toward recovery. Through raw honesty, Christian emphasizes the crucial role of addressing mental health issues in the recovery process and highlights the profound impact of community support. Tune in to hear how Christian navigated his path to sobriety, ultimately finding peace and happiness.