It's a new day. I would like to share simple, honest insights about addiction, recovery and human behaviour... grounded in psychology, not judgment. Come, let's journey together!
@OpenlySober I loved my whiskey neat. All bets were off literally everyday! I was circling between a terrible deathly hangover and chasing the drink to "feel normal", and then back to drunk again. I am grateful for the gift of sobriety
@Hon_Kasukuwere@bandakevy Bhora pasi Cde. You created and provided incubation for some of the problems we are still seeing today. We are still waiting for an apology from you
If someone you love is drinking more than usual, using to “take the edge off,” or withdrawing from everyone, don’t just judge the behaviour. Get curious about the pain underneath it.
Check in with them. Listen without trying to fix. Encourage support.
Because behind many addictions is someone who didn’t feel safe enough to say, “I’m not okay.”
@OpenlySober Can certainly relate to this. I ended up drinking, not to enjoy, but to try and feel "normal". I couldn't put it down even though deep down, I desperately wanted to...but the clouds have lifted now
@ALadyNamedKatie To be honest, I wouldn't even mind if you calculated and converted it into days and post a celebration post daily, because frankly, everyday spent without drinking or using is a day worth celebrating 🥳
Recovery isn't about stopping. It's about building or rediscovering alternative, healthier rewards thereby reducing stress, increasing meaning and strengthening your identity. The brain always chooses the strongest reward available