Addiction and Awareness
Paul shares his journey from alcoholism to workaholism, emphasizing the common tendency to trade one addiction for another. He highlights the importance of living authentically and being present in relationships, contrasting this with the frantic pace of life that often leaves connections feeling superficial. Embracing the chaos while seeking better moments is a key theme in understanding our behaviors and choices.In this clip
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Phone, Alcohol & Food Addiction Recovery Tips w/ Paul Thomas, MD
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I have a question about this episode 72: Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., On Wellness Addiction, Shame & What It Really Takes To Transform Your Life and this Beyond Abstinence. I struggle with addiction; I start drinking or using drugs, and it gets bad quickly, with 3-day hangovers and week-long withdrawals. I’ll get sober, but a week or two later, I relapse. Sometimes it's worse than others, depending on how fast I decide I need to stop. I’m severely depressed and tired of living like this. I get no joy or tranquility, which makes me give in to drinking and drugs again. I desperately want to be sober and find peace. Is there anything specific I can focus on, such as vitamins, gut health, or other lifestyle changes, to break this vicious cycle?
I have a question about this episode 72: Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., On Wellness Addiction, Shame & What It Really Takes To Transform Your Life and this Journey of Redemption. I struggle with addiction; I start drinking or using drugs, and it gets bad quickly, with 3-day hangovers and week-long withdrawals. I’ll get sober, but a week or two later, I relapse. Sometimes it's worse than others, depending on how fast I decide I need to stop. I’m severely depressed and tired of living like this. I get no joy or tranquility, which makes me give in to drinking and drugs again. I desperately want to be sober and find peace. Is there anything specific I can focus on, such as vitamins, gut health, or other lifestyle changes, to break this vicious cycle?
Would a person be better off limiting consumption of addictive mediums like YouTube and video games to a minimum, as discussed in the Joe Rogan Experience #1564 - Adam Alter episode and the clip Craving Real Connection?