Beyond Sobriety

Addiction explained simply.
Psychology| Recovery| Behaviour change. Helping people understand themselves better

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

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!

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@econetzimbabwe Good afternoon. I have inboxed an urgent request, kindly assist 🙏

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@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

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@pepsi @KingMhare1 I also wonder 🤔

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@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

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@AfricaViewFacts @Sophie_Mokoena @nickmangwana

[Phil Adderley @AdderleyPhil]

@SonofManwithus Alcohol is the friend who will stab you in the back - every time!

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

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.”

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@Lowyder993S @OpenlySober Keep at it, you are doing great!

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@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

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@OpenlySober You look bright, you look happy. Way to go, congratulations 🎊

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@daddyhope Kwahi ukataura uchidya mbgirembgire unodzipwa!!! That's exactly what's happening apa

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@101tokeepgoing @SoberWithGeorge Well done. Keep going strong 💪

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@hustlemaniacc @tnash_kucci @MutonhodzaPhil Imagine being so starved of validation that you flex traffic offences🥴

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@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 🥳

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

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

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@OpenlySober @TheSoberWebb This is what evidence based recovery looks like, great post ☺️

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@ReOpenChris Wow. Congratulations 🎊

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@Murni_P_ Well done Pablo, way to go!!!

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

If you fell off the wagon...it's ok. Today is a new day, let's give it another go. There is no shame in starting over!

[Beyond Sobriety @_PureAfrican_]

@SobrietyITND Well done 👏. Always a great feeling knowing that you have regained control