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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E104: Why Alcohol Doesn’t Help You Cope with Dr. Ashish Bhatt, MD, MRO
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E102: Alcohol and Your Dysregulated Nervous System With Beth Bowen, LMSW
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