Overcoming Comparison
Change begins with the desire to improve oneself, especially when battling addiction. Unlike other substances, controlling alcohol intake can be a manageable challenge. Additionally, therapy offers valuable tools to combat the pitfalls of comparison, helping individuals focus on their own journey rather than envying others' seemingly perfect lives. Embrace the opportunity for growth and self-discovery.In this clip
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Overcoming Addiction: Lessons from Alcoholics Anonymous
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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?
What can I do to break the cycle of addiction and achieve lasting sobriety, considering the insights from the episode #392: It's Not Your Fault, But It's Your Responsibility: Healing Trauma with Thais Gibson and the clip Overcoming Subconscious Patterns? I struggle with addiction, and when I start drinking or using drugs, it gets bad quickly, leading to 3-day hangovers and week-long withdrawals. I can get sober for a week or two, but I often relapse, sometimes worse than others, depending on how quickly 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.
Does social media play a part in that? What do you do when you get caught up wishing your life look like someone else's?