15: Is Your Use Becoming Excessive?15: Is Your Use Becoming Excessive?
Step Up To Sobriety - The Podcast
Are you in a place where you think drug or alcohol use may be taking over your life? Listen in as we talk about when I started to have those thoughts in my own life and how that led me to make changes. Reach out to me at thathonestfriend1@gmail.com at...
17:48•9 Nov 2019
Spotting the Signs: Is Your Substance Use Taking Over?
“I want you to create a life that you can feel every high and every low without using. You can feel it naturally, and you can handle it, and you can embrace it.”
Heather Timmons opens up about her personal journey with substance use in this episode of 'Step Up To Sobriety'. Ever felt like your drinking or drug use might be getting out of hand? Heather shares how she found herself drinking throughout the day and realized it was becoming a crutch to cope with life's challenges. Her story is a candid look at the moment she decided enough was enough and took a year-long break from alcohol.
This episode isn't just about Heather's experience; it's about recognizing the signs in your own life and understanding that it's okay to ask for help. She talks about the emotional rollercoaster that often leads to substance use and how facing those emotions head-on, without numbing them, can be incredibly freeing. Heather emphasizes the importance of building a supportive community and surrounding yourself with people who understand your journey.
Sobriety, she says, is about living through every high and low without relying on substances. If you've ever questioned whether your substance use is becoming excessive, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice on taking those first steps towards a healthier, happier life. Tune in to hear Heather's heartfelt story and find the encouragement you need to start your own path to sobriety.

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