Daily Sober
Daily Sober
Episode 8: Mental Health and Addiction
Episode 8: Mental Health and Addiction
Episode 8: Mental Health and Addiction
Thursday 22nd February 2018
Tune into Daily Sober for real stories on mental health and addiction. Gain practical advice and hope from personal experiences and expert insights.
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So I'm kind of excited to just get it out there and ask for help on all fronts. I've been in places where I've seen 7s, and those people aren't anywhere near where they want to be. And it's all things from the past too, and I think it correlates with addiction, with everybody, because it's almost like any story you hear on the fourth or fifth steps or any of that.
Picture yourself trying to balance on a tightrope while juggling flaming torches. That's what managing mental health and addiction can feel like. In this episode of Daily Sober, the hosts share their raw, personal experiences with these intertwined challenges. They open up about the rollercoaster of diagnosis and treatment, and how trauma can throw a wrench into the recovery process.
But it's not all doom and gloom; they also discuss the lifesaving tools of cognitive behavioral therapy, emotional regulation techniques, and the power of support groups. You'll hear about the importance of self-care routines and the often tricky relationships between patients and clinicians. And let's not forget the elephant in the room—stigma and shame. The hosts tackle these head-on, offering a fresh perspective on how to break free from these societal chains.
By the end of the episode, you'll feel a powerful urge to open up, seek help, and share your own story. It's a call to action that could change lives.