It’s frustrating if you keep trying to stop drinking, but aren’t succeeding. We’ve discussed the brain changes that make it more difficult in a few recent episodes, but there are other factors as well. In this episode we’ll discuss the difference in how people handle the same life circumstances and stressors, and what determines whether you will be resilient in the face of stress and hardship. You’ll learn about epigenetic changes that make it more difficult to be resilient and how your family, friends and support system plays a role.
Sober Powered Skills bonus episode: 3 Skills to Practice to Improve Your Resilience
https://www.soberpowered.com/skills
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E204: why some people get addicted and others don't
Bullying story:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-sober-powered-a-coffee-with-gillian-tietz/id1653657536?i=1000623771932
https://www.recoveryelevator.com/re-461-wait-you-drink-poison/
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E196: How the Brain Recovers After Quitting Drinking
E195: When Does Sobriety Get Better?
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E190: Non-Alcoholic Drinks: The Pros and Cons
E189: How the Brain Regulates Emotions & Impulses (Rumination & Retaliation)
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E187: How Multiple Cycles of Withdrawal Impacts the Recovery of Your Brain
E186: Anger Management in Sobriety
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