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EP 56: Alcohol and Bipolar Disorder - Corinna Talks with CeeCee
EP 56: Alcohol and Bipolar Disorder - Corinna Talks with CeeCee
EP 56: Alcohol and Bipolar Disorder - Corinna Talks with CeeCee
Wednesday 7th July 2021
Join Corinna and CeeCee on Sobertown Podcast as they discuss the intersection of bipolar disorder, alcohol use, and the journey to sobriety.
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The real key thing with sobriety, with mental health and with relationships is communication.
Have you ever wondered how alcohol can complicate mental health conditions like bipolar disorder? In this compelling episode of the Sobertown Podcast, Corinna sits down with CeeCee to discuss her personal battle with alcohol and bipolar disorder. CeeCee opens up about how her diagnosis and medication affected her drinking habits, leading to increased emotional turmoil, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies. But it wasn't until she quit drinking that she could begin to separate her mental health issues from alcohol use.
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CeeCee explains how emotional dysregulation plays a role in her life and stresses the importance of distinguishing between mental health struggles and alcohol use. She also highlights the critical role of open communication in maintaining sobriety and healthy relationships. CeeCee credits her psychiatrist, therapist, and tools like the I Am Sober app for helping her manage both her mental health and sobriety.
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