Omanda Patricia

One Day I Decided

Omanda Patricia

  • Ep.9 Tara: Dual Diagnosis (Navigating New Diagnosis in Recovery)

Ep.9 Tara: Dual Diagnosis (Navigating New Diagnosis in Recovery)

Tuesday 25th May 2021

Hear Tara's story on 'One Day I Decided' podcast, where she talks about embracing dual diagnosis in recovery and finding self-love.
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53 minutes
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One Day I Decided
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Omanda Patricia
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Tara's Path to Recovery: Embracing Dual Diagnosis and Self-Love

Recovery is a process and it's okay if you're not perfect. There is beauty in the struggle.
Have you ever wondered how someone can juggle recovery, motherhood, and a new mental health diagnosis all at once? Tara's story is one of immense courage and resilience. In this episode of 'One Day I Decided', hosted by the empathetic Omanda Patricia, Tara opens up about her journey of choosing recovery and self-love over self-medication. A navy veteran and trauma survivor, Tara shares how she was recently re-diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD while in recovery.
She talks candidly about the trials and tribulations that led her to a place of self-awareness and acceptance. Tara emphasizes the importance of de-stigmatizing mental illness and how this shift in perspective has transformed her life. She also discusses the challenges of motherhood in recovery and the crucial role of support systems and coping skills. Tara's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is a process, and it's okay to embrace the imperfections along the way.
Tune in to hear Tara's honest and brave journey toward resilience and self-love.