Popped Collar Productions
Popped Collar Productions
Addiction, Recovery, Being in Recovery — What Do These Terms Mean?
Addiction, Recovery, Being in Recovery — What Do These Terms Mean?
Addiction, Recovery, Being in Recovery — What Do These Terms Mean?
Friday 20th March 2020
Clare Waismann and David Livingston discuss what it really means to be 'in recovery', offering practical tips and compassionate insights.
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Redefining Recovery: What Does It Really Mean to Be 'In Recovery'?
We have used sentences to describe a group of people that have actually hurt them and impaired them from getting full recovery. Addiction is part of your DNA. And the interesting thing about that is, I don't know that a lot of people would say that as the first thing that comes to their mind if they said relapse prevention or sobriety maintenance.
Clare Waismann and David Livingston take on a topic that often gets muddled in jargon and misconceptions: what does it actually mean to be 'in recovery'? If you or someone you know is grappling with addiction, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the terms 'addiction', 'recovery', and 'being in recovery'. Clare, the founder of Waismann Method®, and David, the Clinical Director of Domus Retreat, break down these concepts in a way that's easy to grasp yet deeply insightful.
They kick things off by addressing how these terms have evolved over time. Clare points out that recovery is often seen as an ongoing process rather than a final destination. It's about making progress, even if you're not completely 'cured'. Think of it as adopting a healthy lifestyle to manage addiction, similar to how you would handle any other chronic condition. David brings another layer to the discussion by highlighting the potential pitfalls of these labels.
Terms like 'addiction' and 'recovery' can sometimes create a sense of hopelessness or stigma. He stresses the importance of seeing the person behind the addiction and focusing on practical, measurable changes in behavior. Throughout the episode, Clare and David share valuable tips for anyone on their recovery journey. They discuss how to handle negative emotions like anger and frustration, the pros and cons of support systems like AA, and why counting days might not always be helpful.
They also delve into the role of compulsion in addiction, suggesting that understanding this can be key to effective treatment. As they wrap up, Clare and David leave listeners with some final thoughts on navigating their own paths to recovery. They emphasize living a balanced, healthy life and finding support systems that truly work for you. This episode is a goldmine of practical advice and compassionate insights, making it a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction.