This lady is the realist person I’ve ever seen on addiction and I’ve watched thousands of videos . The way she explains things is so relatable Thank you ! you have helped me so much currently 3 months sober
Was watching you're video from a couple years ago about signs a person may be close to relapse because I'm nine months sober but suddenly thinking about the good times with alcohol. My mind trying to forget how it got bad and "maybe it will be different this time" just like you talked about.
Thank you amber for that. I was working on my own about my drug addiction (and I still am, I don't do substances anymore but the struggle is there), but one KEY thing that helped me is that I have had therapy - my addiction kind of evolved simultanously, and because it was connected with chem s*x I didn't talk to my therapist about that, I didn't feel comfortable enough. So in the end I kind of resolved my issues from the past, ones that lead me to drugs, but was left with physical addiction. Quite interesting experience. AFAIK, in addiction therapy it's the other way around. I could "feel" when dopamine levels were off, and some thoughts were about to appear. Other thing that really helped me is my "way of thinking" - I am a theoretical physicist, I am very analitycal, and I was (and still am) very into the knowledge about addiction and psychology. You are one of my sources, so thank you again 💙
Love your videos! ❤ I am 18 months sober, with the kick start from my guardian angel 😇, and daily, hourly, and whenever I need it help from Jesus Christ. 33 year addiction to alcohol. I finally decided my children and grandchild are WAY more important to me than a neurotoxin. 🤯Spouse still drinking daily and has probably 50 years, with the exception of a few months stay in rehab decades ago. Spouse kinda mocked me at first when I announced my decision. But my children have never stopped encouraging me. I was open to AA but in the end was too introverted to go. In the end, anything is possible with God. One Day At A Time. 🪺🪴🔆 Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything. ♎️✝️ Most precious blood of Jesus Christ, save us and the whole world. 🩸🌎 O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. 💟 I lay it ALL at Your Feet Lord. Amen. 📿🛡️⚔️ IN NOMINE PATRIS, ET FILII, ET SPIRITUS SANCTI, AMEN. 🤍🩶🖤 Peace be with you ☮️❤ 🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿
I'm fifteen, and sadly I have a very troublesome urge to watch/look at something often, for little to no reason at all. But it's not exactly a sexual or drinking addiction or any of that sort, it's something very gruesome and uncalled for, that I think it might be best if I don't state it. And i'm not exactly sure why I feel the need for that. but i'm desperately trying to stop, and surprisingly, this video had motivated me ever so slightly. So, thank you for uploading this.
My partner has always refused gettin help and always say he can do it on his own.... Im beyound frustrated and our relationship is suffering. He has decided to try outside help and im almost itching for him to start.
I really need help. My son died of drugs in October after over 20 years of pure hell. Especially the last 3 years. Recently i had the shock of my life. My 39 year old daughter with a 4 year old and a 2 month year old baby announced she is addicted to ketamine and needs to goto rehab. My world has fallen apart. I feel so angry. How could she? I must be the worst mother etc. I got a call from her. She sounded like a brainwashed robot. Along with other things she said she is not responsible for how i feel. That makes me so mad. If family members are not responsible for the wellbeing of their families then what is the point of family? Can i say that i dont have to worry about how she feels right now? Am i expected to help out with the children, pi k up the pieces of her chaos as we did fir our sin? And what about me? I am exhausted and devastated. All i wanted was a normal family life and it has been ruined by the ac tions of my adult children. What now? My marriage is broken, i have lost my son and now this.
I have a question for you though. Do you believe addiction is a disease or a disorder? I believe it is a disorder. Because I've seen too many people fail who believe it is a disease. Making people see it is a disorder though. Seems to be helping more. As a Peer Recovery Specialist and Recovery Coach. I honestly believe we should put a stop to telling people that they have a disease. It is a lie and an excuse addicts use to delay their recovery process
The title of this can be confusing. It’s rare and I have never heard of anyone doing it on their “own” without any professional help. But this is not what the video is saying
I can see where you're coming from. Most people that claim to be "in recovery" work some sort of program. However, research shows that the majority of people beat addictions on their own. It may have a lot to do with how severe the addiction is, and how willing they are to make changes. Also, when people decide to go to counseling for addiction, they often still consider it "doing it on their own".
