Everyday Addict
Education and information on issues related to addiction and mental health recovery.
Episodes
Sometimes we need to reset and restart it does not mean that we are a failure but we need to evaluate and find what works. Listen and connect I would like to hear from you everydayaddict8@gmail.com
If you are feeling overwhelmed or just frustrated with things join me as we talk about some things that are concerning. We cover some news headlines, our loss of connection to one another, and what we can do to help those struggling.
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Reach out to me on Facebook or by email @ everydayadict8@gmail.com I would love to hear from you.
Life is hard and many times we lose track of what we are doing and why we are doing the things that we like.
This week we are looking at how we deal with making things happen, reaching goals, and sustaining change and progress. In short, we are talking about self-efficacy how to define it, how to measure it, and how we can improve it.
References
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-efficacy-2795954
https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-efficacy.html
https://www.apa.org/pi/aids/resources/education/self-efficacy<...
This week we talk about self destructive behaviors and dive into some. The average person engaged in about 6 self destructive behaviors and it is either by self handicapping, self limited or even procrastination.
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References
https://www.mettapsych.com/selfdefeating-behaviors-adults
https://spacioustherapy.com/eliminate-self-defeating-behaviors/
Often we just get overwhelmed and decide that we have had enough and we catch a case of the F-it's. How did I get it? What do I do to overcome it? This week we cover this topic and discuss what this is and how we might be able to overcome it.
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References
https://www.lifehack.org/676835/why-giving-up-is-not-an-option-and-how-to-stay-...
No can be hard to say and hard to hear but this word is actually a word that is empowering and can lead us to the opportunity to say yes to better things.
References
https://psychcentral.com/lib/learning-to-say-no
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201311/the-power-no
This week we discuss attitude and how it could make or break your recovery.
Here is a great question "How will I know that I have freedom from addiction?" This is what we discuss and think about today in this episode.
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Hope and being your own agent of change is important in recover or facing our own issues. If we are not engaged in seeking or moving to change our life or circumstances then we are where we are. NOTHING will change unless we seek to change it.
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Reference
https://vertavahealth.com/blog/why-hope-is-the-starting-point-for-ad...
Alcohol is responsible for contributing to about 2.8 million deaths a year, In this episode we talk about complications with drinking too much and what effect that this can have on your body and brain.
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References
https://medlineplus.gov/alcoholusedisorderaud.html
Today we cover brain biology and addiction, what areas of the brain are affected and what you might experience when using. This is not a college course on the brain but a explanation, to help with understanding how the brain is affected by addiction. There is HOPE for you.
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Relationships are very much like getting a puppy there are things that you need to be ready for. In initial recovery there is no hurry to rush into a relationship and if your in a relationship and new to recovery there are some things that you will need to work on, just like when you get a puppy.
There are strong correlations between trauma and addiction. Often when we think about trauma we generally think about veterans or others that have witnessed or experienced horrifying things. But trauma can come from anywhere and it affects all people across the world.
Reference Material
https://dualdiagnosis.org/psychological-trauma-drug-addiction/
https://imprintnews.org/child-trauma-2/when-trauma-slips-into-addict...
Emotions can be scary at times we can be run by our emotions and this can lead to a very unstable and chaotic life. In this episode we talk about emotional management and how to build our own emotional intelligence.
Resources used
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/7-practical-ways-improve-your-emotional-intelligence.html
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/emotional-intelli...
This week I was joined by K who has struggled with PTSD, and affective disorders for the last 5 years. We discuss her journey in mental health management and some of the good and some of the more trying times she has had.
We all have had them, no shame but these unhelpful thinking habits can keep us stuck and keep us from experiencing a full life of freedom and limited to only seeing things in a negative light.
Information was taken from the following places.
https://www.healthline.com/health/cognitive-distortions
In this episode we talk about heroin it's impact on the brain, body and global implications of the use of this drug.
References
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/heroin
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/heroin-treatment/brain-damage
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/heroin/effects-of-heroin-on-body
https://www.unodc.org/e4j/en/organized-crime/module-16/key-issues/terrorism-and...
This week we share some information on fentanyl where does it come from how much stronger is it than heroin or other opioids and what are the ramifications of use beyond just the end user.
Information was taken and used for the following sources.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320839#what-are-endorphin
Sometimes making mistakes are a part of the process in making progress in our lives and in recovery. It is what we do with these setbacks is the key, did I learn or did I let the setback destroy my life.
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