Shaping New Identities: Seth and Greg on Overcoming Addiction Habits
Drug addiction rewires your brain causing an imbalance of neurotransmitters. It impacts your ability to make rational decisions and alters your mood and personality. Your whole identity can become wrapped up in drug addiction.
Ever wondered how to truly break free from the chains of addiction? In this episode of 'The Elevate Experience', Seth sits down with Gregory Fry, a seasoned counselor at Elevate Addiction Services, to tackle the complex journey of reshaping your identity after addiction. They dive deep into how drug addiction rewires your brain, messing with your neurotransmitters and clouding your decision-making abilities. It's not just about quitting drugs; it's about reinventing yourself from the ground up.
Gregory shares practical exercises and small changes that can make a big difference in recovery. He emphasizes the importance of emotional agility and stress management, shedding light on how these skills can help you maintain sobriety. As he puts it, 'New opportunities to shape and define who I am as a person can be a little intimidating at times'. This episode is packed with insights on breaking old habits and forming new, healthier ones.
If you're looking for actionable advice on how to rebuild your life and identity, this conversation offers valuable guidance. Tune in to discover how small, consistent changes can lead to monumental shifts in your recovery journey.