Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Did You Grow Up With A Personality Disorderdered Person In Your Life?
Did You Grow Up With A Personality Disorderdered Person In Your Life?
Did You Grow Up With A Personality Disorderdered Person In Your Life?
Friday 27th May 2022
Dr. Jacques examines how personality disorders affect addiction and recovery, offering practical advice for healing.
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Dr. Jacques de Broekert
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!How Personality Disorders Affect Addiction: Insights from Dr. Jacques
If you have someone in your life that is behaving like they have a personality disorder it is more likely than not to be effecting your addiction and impacting your recovery.
Have you ever wondered how personality disorders might be affecting your journey to sobriety? In this episode of 'Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard', Dr. Jacques de Broekert sheds light on the intricate connection between personality disorders and addiction. Dr. Jacques explains how living with or being close to someone with a personality disorder can lead to feelings of manipulation and powerlessness, often pushing individuals toward substance use as a coping mechanism. Dr.
Jacques dives deep into how these disorders can distort reality and disrupt relationships, making it harder for those struggling with addiction to find stable ground. He also discusses the significant role childhood trauma plays in addiction, especially if one grew up with a personality-disordered person. Using real-life examples, like the highly publicized Amber Heard and Johnny Depp trial, he illustrates how these disorders can lead to confusion and a disconnection from reality. But it's not all doom and gloom. Dr.
Jacques offers practical advice on recognizing and healing from childhood trauma, emphasizing the importance of understanding how personality disorders can negatively impact addiction and recovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the complex relationship between personality disorders and addiction, offering valuable insights and actionable guidance for healing and recovery.