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Ryan Hymas shares why he turned to alcohol and drugs to feel normal as a teen
Ryan Hymas shares why he turned to alcohol and drugs to feel normal as a teen
Ryan Hymas shares why he turned to alcohol and drugs to feel normal as a teen
Tuesday 8th August 2023
Ryan Hymas opens up about his battle with addiction, depression, and his path to sobriety in this compelling episode of Project Recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Ryan reflects on the importance of doing the work in sobriety and the evolving nature of recovery
- He emphasizes the individuality of recovery, encouraging a broader perspective towards varied paths to sobriety
- With raw honesty and passion, Ryan shares his experiences, both challenging and hopeful, offering insights that inspire and resonate with anyone navigating their own recovery journey
- Ryan discusses the support and impact of the Sobriety Foundation and I Am Recovery in helping people access treatment programs and creating positive ripples in the community
- He reflects on the need for inner contentment and fulfillment in sobriety, highlighting the deeper purpose of recovery beyond mere abstinence
The Sobriety Foundation steps in and helps people get their foot in the door to treatment programs. I told Susan the other day, like, the ripples that I've seen the Sobriety Foundation and I Am Recovery make, like, you'll never see the end of it because they're people that never would have had a shot are getting in the doors. There are good people out there doing good work, and I feel super supported by them.
What drives a teenager to seek solace in alcohol and drugs? In this eye-opening episode of Project Recovery, Ryan Hymas joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to share his deeply personal story. As a young teen, Ryan grappled with early signs of depression, finding temporary relief in substances that made him feel 'normal'.
His journey took a significant turn when he chose to pursue music over a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a decision that marked the beginning of his substance abuse escalation. Ryan's story is a rollercoaster of highs and lows. He candidly discusses his descent into hard drugs, his harrowing time in a psych ward due to suicidal thoughts, and his initial, unsuccessful attempt at recovery.
The raw honesty with which he recounts running away from a recovery program after not taking it seriously is both heartbreaking and enlightening. But Ryan's tale is also one of hope and resilience. He talks about hitting rock bottom and the long, arduous climb back to sobriety. Through his experiences, Ryan emphasizes the importance of doing the work in sobriety and finding inner contentment.
He also sheds light on the individuality of recovery, advocating for a broader perspective on the varied paths to sobriety. Listeners will find Ryan's journey both challenging and hopeful, as he offers insights that resonate deeply with anyone navigating their own recovery. His story underscores the transformative power of support programs and the essential need for inner fulfillment.