POP Buchanan
POP Buchanan
Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness Month Celebration and Navigating Mental Health in Addiction Recovery with Motivational Message by POP Buchanan
Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness Month Celebration and Navigating Mental Health in Addiction Recovery with Motivational Message by POP Buchanan
Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness Month Celebration and Navigating Mental Health in Addiction Recovery with Motivational Message by POP Buchanan
Wednesday 3rd May 2023
POP Buchanan discusses mental health and addiction recovery, offering practical tips and personal insights in this episode of 'Sober is Dope'.
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44 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Addressing the interconnectedness of mental health and addiction recovery
- Navigating trauma, grief, and the impact of addiction on mental health
- Practical strategies for mental well-being and seeking help
- Emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health alongside addiction
- Insights into nutrition, brain health, and engaging in self-care and mindfulness
Your mental health is just as important as your addiction. If you don't take care of your mental health, you will relapse. And if you don't take care of that, if you don't keep that addiction at bay, you will screw up your mental health. So repeat after me, comorbid addiction, comorbid addiction, okay? Comorbid addiction, comorbidities, dual diagnoses, meaning that you can have a depressive, you could be depressed at the same time while you're using, right?
Ever felt like mental health and addiction are two sides of the same coin? In this episode of 'Sober is Dope', POP Buchanan dives into his personal experiences with mental health struggles, grief, and addiction. Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month, POP brings a raw and honest conversation about the importance of addressing mental health in early recovery.
He shares practical tips and strategies that have helped him on his journey, emphasizing the need for therapy and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues. You'll hear about the deep connection between trauma, pain, and addiction, and why healing these wounds is crucial for recovery. This episode isn't just about POP's story; it's a call to action for anyone facing similar battles. By sharing his journey, POP aims to inspire others to seek help and prioritize their mental well-being.
Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that offers both hope and practical advice for navigating the challenging path of recovery.