Everyday Addict

Sometimes we need to reset and restart it does not mean that we are a failure but we need to evaluate and find what works. Listen and connect I would like to hear from you everydayaddict8@gmail.com 

If you are feeling overwhelmed or just frustrated with things join me as we talk about some things that are concerning. We cover some news headlines, our loss of connection to one another, and what we can do to help those struggling. If you like what you hear please share. Reach out to me on Facebook or by email @ everydayadict8@gmail.com I would love to hear from you. 

Life is hard and many times we lose track of what we are doing and why we are doing the things that we like. 

This week we are looking at how we deal with making things happen, reaching goals, and sustaining change and progress. In short, we are talking about self-efficacy how to define it, how to measure it, and how we can improve it. References https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-efficacy-2795954https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-efficacy.htmlhttps://www.apa.org/pi/aids/resources/education/self-efficacyhttps://nobaproject.com/modules/self-efficacyhttps://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/26768/1/General_Self-Efficacy_Scale%20(GSE).pdf

This week we talk about self destructive behaviors and dive into some. The average person engaged in about 6 self destructive behaviors and it is either by self handicapping, self limited or even procrastination. If you like what your hearing please share with others. References https://www.mettapsych.com/selfdefeating-behaviors-adultshttps://spacioustherapy.com/eliminate-self-defeating-behaviors/https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences/applied-and-social-sciences-magazines/self-defeating-behaviorhttp://psychology.iresearchnet.com/social-psychology/self/self-defeating-behavior/https://eudaimoniahomes.com/6-self-defeating-behaviors-to-avoid-in-recovery/

Often we just get overwhelmed and decide that we have had enough and we catch a case of the F-it's. How did I get it? What do I do to overcome it? This week we cover this topic and discuss what this is and how we might be able to overcome it. If you like what you hear please share it with others, Thank you for listeningReferenceshttps://www.lifehack.org/676835/why-giving-up-is-not-an-option-and-how-to-stay-motivatedhttps://exploringyourmind.com/giving-vs-knowing-quit/https://projectlifemastery.com/dont-give-up/  

No can be hard to say and hard to hear but this word is actually a word that is empowering and can lead us to the opportunity to say yes to better things. Referenceshttps://psychcentral.com/lib/learning-to-say-nohttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201311/the-power-no  

This week we discuss attitude and how it could make or break your recovery. 

Here is a great question "How will I know that I have freedom from addiction?"  This is what we discuss and think about today in this episode. If you like what you hear please share it with others. 

Hope and being your own agent of change is important in recover or facing our own issues. If we are not engaged in seeking or moving to change our life or circumstances then we are where we are. NOTHING will change unless we seek to change it. If you like what you hear please share it with others and be your own reason for HOPE.  Reference https://vertavahealth.com/blog/why-hope-is-the-starting-point-for-addiction-recovery/

Alcohol is responsible for contributing to about 2.8 million deaths a year, In this episode we talk about complications with drinking too much and what effect that this can have on your body and brain.  If you like what you hear please share with others thank you. References https://medlineplus.gov/alcoholusedisorderaud.htmlhttps://ourworldindata.org/alcohol-consumptionhttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/3909-alcoholismhttps://sites.duke.edu/apep/module-1-gender-matters/content/content-how-is-alcohol-eliminated-from-the-body/https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cirrhosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351487https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa63/aa63.htm

Today we cover brain biology and addiction, what areas of the brain are affected and what you might experience when using. This is not a college course on the brain but a explanation, to help with understanding how the brain is affected by addiction. There is HOPE for you. If you like what you hear please share with others. Thank you

Relationships are very much like getting a puppy there are things that you need to be ready for. In initial recovery there is no hurry to rush into a relationship and if your in a relationship and new to recovery there are some things that you will need to work on, just like when you get a puppy. 

There are strong correlations between trauma and addiction. Often when we think about trauma we generally think about veterans or others that have witnessed or experienced horrifying things. But trauma can come from anywhere and it affects all people across the world.   Reference Material https://dualdiagnosis.org/psychological-trauma-drug-addiction/https://imprintnews.org/child-trauma-2/when-trauma-slips-into-addiction/32462https://www.statista.com/topics/7449/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/

Emotions can be scary at times we can be run by our emotions and this can lead to a very unstable and chaotic life.  In this episode we talk about emotional management and how to build our own emotional intelligence. Resources used   https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/7-practical-ways-improve-your-emotional-intelligence.htmlhttps://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/emotional-intelligence-eq.htm

This week I was joined by K who has struggled with PTSD, and affective disorders for the last 5 years. We discuss her journey in mental health management and some of the good and some of the more trying times she has had.  

We all have had them, no shame but these unhelpful thinking habits can keep us stuck and keep us from experiencing a full life of freedom and limited to only seeing things in a negative light. Information was taken from the following places. https://www.healthline.com/health/cognitive-distortionshttps://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/

In this episode we talk about heroin it's impact on the brain, body and global implications of the use of this drug. Referenceshttps://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/heroinhttps://americanaddictioncenters.org/heroin-treatment/brain-damagehttps://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/heroin/effects-of-heroin-on-bodyhttps://www.unodc.org/e4j/en/organized-crime/module-16/key-issues/terrorism-and-drug-trafficking.htmlhttps://americanaddictioncenters.org/heroin-treatment/brain-damage 

This week we share some information on fentanyl where does it come from how much stronger is it than heroin or other opioids and what are the ramifications of use beyond just the end user. Information was taken and used for the following sources.https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320839#what-are-endorphinhttps://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/fentanylhttps://californiahighlands.com/opioids/heroin/vs-fentanyl/https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/us-opioid-epidemic

Sometimes making mistakes are a part of the process in making progress in our lives and in recovery.  It is what we do with these setbacks is the key, did I learn or did I let the setback destroy my life.  

 This episode we discuss Methamphetamine use, where it comes from and some of the health effects, There are long term consequences of meth use and we cover some of these. Information was taken from the following sources  https://fas.org/irp/agency/doj/dea/product/meth/threat.htmhttps://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/methamphetamine/how-methamphetamine-manufacturedhttps://drugabuse.com/featured/the-effects-of-meth-on-your-body/https://www.samhsa.gov/methhttps://www.therecoveryvillage.com/meth-addiction/meth-capital/https://footprintstorecovery.com/meth-addiction-treatment/

This week we discuss links and risk factors for psychosis that are related to marijuana use.  I also review a case that I had this week about this very issue that lead to some research on this topic. Remember if you like what your hearing please share with others.

Do you ever wonder how diagnosis are formulated or how a counselor might come the conclusion of what you might be diagnosed with. Well in this episode that is want we do, we look at how we formulate a diagnosis for substance use disorders. If you like what we are doing,  please share with others have a great 4th. 

Overdose is a very serious event and can be very scary to witness and can lead to life changing events and consequences. This episode we talk about what is an overdose and what you can do to better equipped to intervene. Information was taken from https://americanaddictioncenters.org/overdosehttps://steverummlerhopenetwork.org/resources/i-want-naloxone-training/https://areterecovery.com/treatment/overdose-brain-damage/

Can you be grateful in all things ? Here is what I have learned about gratitude in my life. 

What is motivation? How do we define it and what are the things that bully us into resisting the motivation to change. 

If you or someone you know has decided that it is time to quit then this episode might be helpful. Today we discuss Acute and post Acute Withdrawal and what the process of treatment might look like. 

This week we cover what enabling behavior might look like and how we can take an active role in stopping this behavior. 

This week I am joined on the show by my wife and we discuss emotional hygiene and first aid.  It is hard sometimes to have compassion on ourselves and to understand that we are not failures and that we are persons of value and worth. 

Fear is a liar that robs us of the ability to take action, it is more than a stress response it can be a mind set.  

We continue with the 10 phases and warning signs as outline in the work by Terrance Gorski. 

What causes relapse ?We go through some of the phases and warning signs, in this first part. 

Addiction is not just for adults, children and adolescents also struggle with addiction. In this episode I talk with Setareh about her work with youth that struggle with addiction and some of the factors that she has seen as an addictions counselor. 

Some times recovery is hard to define and it may not look like what you expect. However there is one general rule don't get bent. 

Disorders like mental health and addiction often occur together. In this episode we look at the co-occurrence of mental health and addictive disorders  and how they can be interlinked. 

We form our sense of identity through our interactions with family, friends and community. However, through addiction we can also lose or take on a new identity and lose who we are. Through treatment and the recovery process we can regain a sense of who we are again.   

Discussion of how the brain becomes over taken by substances and rewire our natural reward system leading into addiction. 

Information on the formation of addiction by looking at factors that influence the formation of risks for addiction.