Tara
Tara
36 | When We Feel Burnt Out By Sobriety
36 | When We Feel Burnt Out By Sobriety
36 | When We Feel Burnt Out By Sobriety
Friday 13th September 2024
Dan and Tara discuss the reality of sobriety burnout, sharing personal stories and practical advice on managing those tough moments.
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28 minutes
Honest
Supportive
Engaging
Raw
Humorous
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Tara
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Categories:
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety burnout is a common and normal experience.
- Recognise burnout as a sign to reassess your life and stressors.
- It's okay to have conflicting emotions about your recovery journey.
- Support structures and positive activities can help manage burnout.
- Always stay aware of the potential for relapse, even years into sobriety.
Sometimes I'm just so tired of talking about sobriety and being in sobriety and dealing with sobriety
Feeling burnt out by sobriety? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Alcohol-isms: Dad. Daughter. Sober.', Dan and Tara dive into the all-too-common experience of sobriety burnout. Both seasoned in their recovery journeys, they share candidly about those moments when even talking about sobriety feels exhausting. Dan and Tara recount personal anecdotes, like walking past a bar at the airport and feeling the temptation, or facing life's challenges like an ectopic pregnancy that almost led to a relapse.
They stress the importance of recognising these feelings as a normal part of recovery and offer practical advice on managing them. Dan's humorous take on his obsessive nature - whether it's ketchup or tartar sauce - lightens the mood while highlighting the ongoing struggle with addictive behaviours. Tara's reflection on her 11-year sobriety journey brings a mix of gratitude and resentment, showing that it's okay to have conflicting emotions about recovery.
This episode is a raw, honest conversation about the ups and downs of staying sober, reminding you that it's okay to feel burnt out sometimes. Tune in for an engaging discussion that balances humour with heartfelt insights, and maybe find some comfort in knowing you're not alone in your struggles.