6. Melinda: First it was Food6. Melinda: First it was Food
Voices of Recovery
Misery loves company. And when it comes to alcoho…
28:31•19 Jun 2018
Melinda's Double Life: From Food Control to Full Recovery
“It started so much earlier- that hole in my heart, the hole in my soul that I was trying to fill, and it progressed and drugs became part of it, just as a symptom of the disease.”
Ever felt like you were living two lives? Meet Melinda, who shares her compelling story in this episode of 'Voices of Recovery'. For Melinda, the battle with addiction didn't start with alcohol or drugs; it began with food. Controlling her diet and appearance gave her a false sense of control over her chaotic life. But as time went on, her struggles multiplied.
There were two Melindas: the professional, perfectionist Melinda and the party-loving Melinda who couldn't let go even when the fun was over. Through college and pharmacy school, she juggled these identities, all while trying to 'fix' herself externally with little success. Therapy helped, but it was friendship and community that truly made a difference. Her story highlights the complexity of co-occurring disorders and the journey to self-acceptance.
Tune in to hear how she navigated these challenges and found a path to sobriety.
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