Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
Becca's Borderline Personality Disorder, Addiction, & Recovery Story
Becca's Borderline Personality Disorder, Addiction, & Recovery Story
Becca's Borderline Personality Disorder, Addiction, & Recovery Story
Friday 11th March 2022
Hear Becca's journey from mental health struggles and addiction to recovery on Peji's Recovery Corner. A story of resilience and hope.
66 minutes
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Pej Alaghamandan
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Becca's Battle: From Mental Health Struggles to Sobriety
I just want to give my first experience with that. It never happened to me, besides me doing my own self to myself, and I wake up in the morning and I'd like start making coffee and someone would come in with like a pipe and they'd be like no, I'm going to make coffee Today and then, like five minutes later, I'd be on the couch.
Ever wondered how someone can overcome a lifetime of mental health challenges and addiction? In this episode of 'Peji's Recovery Corner', host Pej Alaghamandan sits down with Becca, whose journey is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Becca's story begins with her first psychiatric hospitalization at just 9 years old, followed by a turbulent adolescence marked by multiple diagnoses, including Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and bipolar disorder.
By 15, she was already turning to alcohol and drugs to cope with her chaotic environment and personal struggles. Despite several suicide attempts and countless setbacks, Becca found a way to reclaim her life through a blend of spirituality, therapy, and community support. Her candid discussion with Pej touches on the deep-rooted impact of childhood trauma on addiction, shedding light on how early experiences can shape one's path to substance abuse.
She also delves into the pivotal role spirituality played in her recovery, recounting a transformative night that led her to seek a higher power and purpose. Throughout the conversation, Becca emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community. She credits her sobriety to the connections she made with people who understood her struggles and provided a sense of belonging. For those navigating relationships in recovery, Becca offers practical advice on setting boundaries, being honest, and prioritizing self-care.
Her story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and serves as a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with addiction and mental health issues. Tune in to 'Peji's Recovery Corner' for an episode that not only informs but deeply moves you.