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038: Romantic Recollections... and How to HANDLE them!
038: Romantic Recollections... and How to HANDLE them!
038: Romantic Recollections... and How to HANDLE them!
Wednesday 28th September 2022
Tanya from 'Red Roof Recovery' shares strategies to handle nostalgic feelings about addiction, using CBT, mindfulness, and self-empowerment.
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Get the buttons here!Nostalgic Longing: Navigating Romantic Recollections in Addiction Recovery
Our brain is a memory bank of the past and it just keeps regurgitating it on a loop and in cognitive therapies, what I've learned to do by systematically applying and reapplying the tools that I have found to work for me is that I'm now creating new neural networks so that my brain now automatically defaults to a less irrational frame of mind, a more rational frame of mind.
Ever found yourself reminiscing about your past addiction, even though you know it brought more harm than good? In this episode of the 'Red Roof Recovery Show', Tanya dives into the puzzling phenomenon of romantic recollections during addiction recovery. She shares her personal experiences and the tools that have helped her manage these thoughts.
Through the lens of cognitive behavior therapy, self-empowerment, and mindfulness, Tanya offers practical strategies to keep those nostalgic feelings at bay and stay motivated on the recovery path. She also emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and understanding addiction as a widespread issue, providing a cost-benefit analysis to help listeners weigh the pros and cons of their recovery journey. Family and friends aren't left out either; Tanya sheds light on their role in supporting loved ones through acceptance and understanding.
The episode wraps up with a nugget of wisdom from Buddha: every problem has three solutions - accept it, change it, or leave it. Tune in for an engaging discussion that leaves you equipped with the insights and tools needed to navigate romantic recollections and stay committed to your healing journey.