Ryan Owens & Cassie Adkins
Ryan Owens & Cassie Adkins
Prescriptions in Recovery
Prescriptions in Recovery
Prescriptions in Recovery
Thursday 2nd March 2023
Ryan Owens and Cassie Adkins discuss managing pain in sobriety on The SoberComm Podcast. Learn practical tips for staying sober while dealing with pain.
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52 minutes
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Author:
Ryan Owens & Cassie Adkins
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Get the buttons here!Managing Pain in Sobriety: Ryan and Cassie's Honest Conversation
Sober is our superpower, or sobriety is our superpower, and I agree with that wholeheartedly. Addiction is, for me, was very much about running away from myself, running away from what I was feeling, what I was thinking, even what I wanted at a true level.
Pain is a universal experience, but for those in recovery, managing it can be particularly tricky. In this episode of The SoberComm Podcast, hosts Ryan Owens and Cassie Adkins tackle the tough topic of pain management while staying sober. Both share their personal journeys, offering a blend of heartfelt stories and practical advice. Ryan opens up about his struggle with chronic pain following neck surgery and his decision to avoid prescription painkillers.
He emphasizes the importance of self-talk and staying committed, even when the going gets tough. Cassie talks about her own battles with pain and how she learned to communicate openly with loved ones about her needs. She also touches on the emotional pain of feeling isolated when friends stopped inviting her to events after she chose sobriety. Together, they explore how addiction can often be a way to cope with pain and how finding strength in sobriety can be transformative.
They stress the value of community support and situational awareness in navigating these challenges. Whether you're new to recovery or have been sober for years, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for managing pain without relapse. Tune in for an engaging and supportive conversation that promises to leave you feeling both informed and empowered.