Rehoboth social podcast network
Rehoboth social podcast network
S1 Ep28: Sick and Tired at Eighteen
S1 Ep28: Sick and Tired at Eighteen
S1 Ep28: Sick and Tired at Eighteen
Saturday 11th April 2020
Tune in to hear a young person's raw journey from addiction and mental health struggles to recovery on 'Anonymous: An Honest Recovery Podcast'.
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65 minutes
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Rehoboth social podcast network
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Sick and Tired at Eighteen: A Young Life Turned Around
For me, it was that, like I always felt like, like what I would be writing about would like unleash, like this beast that, like I was holding, like I just held in the closet for years, that, like it would just keep like getting bigger and bigger and bigger and then and then, like I felt like if I just opened the door, it would just totally consume who I was.
What does it take to pull yourself out of the darkest corners of addiction and mental health struggles at just eighteen? In this compelling episode of 'Anonymous: An Honest Recovery Podcast', a young individual lays bare their tumultuous journey through opiate use disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, and depression. Their story is a raw and honest look at the chaos of addiction and the path to recovery.
Feeling unheard and invalidated during their childhood, they turned to self-destruction as a misguided form of validation. But amidst the turmoil, they found hope in therapy, medication, and the support of Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Through candid discussions about depression, drug abuse, and suicide attempts, the guest reveals how they eventually discovered professionals who genuinely understood their pain and offered the help they desperately needed.
One striking moment comes when the guest describes their fear of confronting their feelings: 'For me, it was that, like I always felt like, like what I would be writing about would like unleash, like this beast that, like I was holding, like I just held in the closet for years, that, like it would just keep like getting bigger and bigger and bigger and then and then, like I felt like if I just opened the door, it would just totally consume who I was'.
The episode dives deep into their experiences with therapy, step work, and the power of online meetings. This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with similar issues. It underscores the importance of accountability and being there for others in recovery. Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and a sense of community.