Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
The Push And Pull Of Discomfort
The Push And Pull Of Discomfort
The Push And Pull Of Discomfort
Friday 9th May 2025
Explore why discomfort drives addiction and learn practical steps to tolerate it. Dr. Jacques offers empathy and insights for recovery.
26 minutes
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Author:
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Addicts often use substances to escape discomfort.
- Isolation can intensify addiction behaviours.
- Learning to tolerate discomfort is key to recovery.
- Therapeutic processes help address trauma and discomfort.
- Real help comes from professional support, not podcasts.
"Being able to tolerate uncomfortable is a skill you practice"
In this episode of 'Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard', Dr. Jacques de Broekert tackles the age-old question of why addicts can't seem to tolerate discomfort. With a mix of clinical expertise and heartfelt empathy, he explores how discomfort often drives individuals towards substance use as a means of escape. Dr. Jacques delves into the tragic stories of those caught in the cycle of addiction, highlighting the dissociation many experience as they recount their painful histories.
From the harrowing tales of physical and emotional abuse to the coping mechanisms developed in childhood, this episode offers a compassionate look at the struggles faced by addicts. Dr. Jacques shares insights into how isolation can amplify addiction, revealing that many addicts do their most intense using when alone. He emphasises the importance of learning to sit with discomfort, advocating for small, manageable doses of exposure to uncomfortable feelings as a path to recovery. Through anecdotes and clinical observations, Dr.
Jacques offers practical advice on developing the skill of tolerating discomfort, suggesting that it can be a vital part of the healing process. Listeners are encouraged to seek professional help and engage in therapeutic processes that address trauma and discomfort. The episode serves as a reminder that while podcasts can provide valuable information, real help comes from direct support and treatment.
Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or trying to understand a loved one's battle, this episode is a call to action for embracing discomfort and embarking on a journey towards recovery. Why not give it a listen and see how Dr. Jacques' insights might resonate with your own experiences?