Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Tim Lodgen, Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Scott Drochelman)
Tim Lodgen: Sobriety Unlocks Effective Bipolar Treatment For Vet
Tim Lodgen: Sobriety Unlocks Effective Bipolar Treatment For Vet
Tim Lodgen: Sobriety Unlocks Effective Bipolar Treatment For Vet
Tuesday 30th August 2022
Tim Lodgen shares his inspiring journey from addiction and mental health struggles to sobriety on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!Tim Lodgen: From Skateboarding to Sobriety - A Journey of Resilience
I don't care how bad this gets. I'm just going to keep going. And I'm going to fight and I'm going to figure it out, and that's what I did.
Imagine riding alongside skateboarding legends like Bucky Lasek and Brandon Novak, only to find yourself battling addiction and mental health issues years later. This is the story of Tim Lodgen, who grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, with a promising future in sports. Tim's life took a drastic turn when he enlisted in the Marine Corps and began experimenting with drugs and alcohol.
His deployment to Somalia only deepened his struggles, replacing drugs with alcohol and setting the stage for a 27-year battle with addiction. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Tim opens up about his darkest moments, including sitting with a gun in his lap contemplating suicide. Diagnosed with Bipolar disorder but never admitting his substance use, Tim spent two decades on incorrect medication that did little to help his mental health.
His journey took another twist when an MMA career led to an injury and a dangerous introduction to opiates. Tim's turning point came when his wife discovered him on the brink of taking his own life. Seeking help, he entered rehab and began the challenging path to sobriety. Tim emphasizes the crucial role of community and support in his recovery, sharing how vulnerability and openness have brought positive changes to his life.
He also discusses the complexities of diagnosing mental health issues in those struggling with addiction. Through discipline, respect, and creating a positive environment, Tim has found a way to navigate his recovery one day at a time. His story is a testament to resilience and offers hope to anyone facing similar battles. Join Tim on 'The Courage to Change' as he shares his inspiring journey and the lessons he's learned along the way.