Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
S1E24 - Overcoming Adderall and Alcohol Addiction.
S1E24 - Overcoming Adderall and Alcohol Addiction.
S1E24 - Overcoming Adderall and Alcohol Addiction.
Wednesday 18th October 2023
Join Ara Bedelian on 'Peji's Recovery Corner' as he shares his inspiring journey from alcohol and Adderall addiction to a life of recovery and resilience.
33 minutes
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Pej Alaghamandan
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Ara shares his journey through alcohol and Adderall addiction, highlighting the impact on his personal and professional life.
- His candid account of attending rehab three times and the role of the sober community underscores the transformative power of recovery.
- Ara's commitment to service work and supporting individuals navigating similar struggles reflects the resilience and hope found in sustained recovery.
- The conversation with Pej provides valuable insights into addiction, recovery, and the profound impact of sustained sobriety.
- Ara's journey serves as an inspiring reminder that regardless of the challenges an individual may face, recovery is possible.
I have learned to be happy. I have learned to be confident. I've learned to live again. It's crazy. Like I think I spent six, no, seven years of my life in problematic usage. And, you know, I just turned, you know, six, not too long ago. And I was like, Oh, they, people say, how do you feel? And I say, well, the same time, wait, same way it did like, you know, you're fine. But what did hit me was that I was like, But what did hit me was if I do this one more year, I will have been clean the same exact time that I had been problematic using. And that's kind of crazy. And so it just becomes like your new way of life.
Imagine being trapped in a cycle of addiction, believing your career dreams are only possible under the influence. That's exactly where Ara Bedelian found himself, entangled in alcohol and Adderall addiction for seven long years. In this episode of 'Peji's Recovery Corner', Ara sits down with host Pej Alaghamandan to share his raw and inspiring journey from the depths of addiction to a fulfilling life in recovery.
Ara opens up about his early experiences with substances, growing up in a well-off family, and how Adderall seemed like a miracle solution for his career in design. But as he reveals, it was a double-edged sword that nearly cost him everything. His candid recounting of attending rehab three times and the pivotal moments that led him to choose sobriety are both heart-wrenching and hopeful.
Listeners will hear about the immense challenges Ara faced, including the role of the sober community in his recovery and how service work became a cornerstone of his new life. Peji’s engaging and thoughtful conversation with Ara highlights the transformative power of recovery and the importance of community support. This episode isn't just about the struggle; it's about finding hope and resilience in the darkest times.
If you're looking for a story that underscores the possibility of change and the strength found in recovery, this episode is a must-listen.