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self medicating

Wednesday 18th May 2022

Join Lui Delgado and Trinity Phillips as they discuss the dangers of self-medicating and the need for professional advice in 'The Couch Live'.
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Self-Medicating: Finding Healthier Ways to Cope with Life's Challenges

We as a society, man, we don't seem to push healthy coping stuff very much. It's like overlooked as an issue, even though it's a real issue.
Life can throw some pretty nasty curveballs our way, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and desperate for relief. In this episode of 'The Couch Live', hosts Lui Delgado and Trinity Phillips dive into the tricky world of self-medicating. They chat about how people often turn to food, exercise, or even substances like drugs and alcohol to numb their pain. But is this really the best way to handle life's challenges?
The hosts dig deep into how childhood experiences shape our coping mechanisms and why it's crucial to seek professional help instead of trying to be our own doctors. They stress the importance of developing healthier coping skills and not relying on quick fixes that might do more harm than good. This episode isn't just informative; it's a call to action for anyone struggling with their emotions.
Tune in for an honest, empathetic discussion that might just change how you deal with life's ups and downs.