Mental Health in Recovery : Sergio Morandin Pt. 2 - Ep. 16

In this episode, Chris chats with Sergio Morandin again but more in depth about mental health and addiction recovery.

Sergio was dealing with a lot of anger and frustration even in recovery. He had reached a breaking point and decided to talk to his sponsor, a firefighter, for advice. The firefighter suggested that Sergio see an anger management therapist. Despite his initial reluctance, Sergio decided to take his friend's advice and seek help. He was surprised by his friend's suggestion, as he viewed him as a "real man's man" who was unaffected by anything. This conversation was a turning point for Sergio, as he was able to recognize that anger management was something that could help him. He was encouraged by his friend's support and ultimately decided to take action and get the help he needed.

Sergio and his friend talked about a variety of topics, but Sergio kept a lot of his struggles hidden. He didn't talk about his difficult relationship with his mother, nor did he mention when he found his friend had committed suicide at 19. He did mention that he had found some ways to cope with his anger for a few years, but eventually depression crept in and he felt like he was in a fog. Sergio was worried about taking medication to deal with his depression, but did try it for a period of time. Ultimately, he found himself feeling flatlined emotionally, with nothing exciting him or fazing him.

Through our conversation with Sergio, we dive deep into his personal journey with mental health, discussing the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned along the way. Sergio speakes openly and honestly about his inner most struggles and adversities and how he continues to overcome them!! We also explore the work he is doing now to support others in their own recovery journeys, providing insights and inspiration for anyone who has struggled with addiction, mental health or knows someone who has.

Join us as we chat with Sergio Morandin and learn more about his incredible story of transformation and redemption.