Ep. 204- Relapse Dreams

In this episode, Von provides personal updates on staying clean and sober & tapering off antidepressants. Vonalso discuss es exercising impulse control and the upcoming release of a single “Hella Tired”. Von shares his experience using the Threads app (shout out SoberThreads Community) and reflects on past social media engagement.
The main topic of the episode is relapse dreams, where Von explains their personal experiences and why these dreams occur. Von provides tips for dealing with relapse dreams, including acknowledging that they are not real, using them as a reminder of why he got sober, and talking to someone they trust about it. The episode concludes with a discussion on journaling and self-disclosure.

Takeaways

• Staying clean and sober requires ongoing effort and commitment.
• Relapse dreams are common in the early stages of recovery and can be intense and disorienting.
• Relapse dreams serve as a reminder of the negative consequences of using drugs or alcohol.
• Talking to someone you trust about relapse dreams can provide relief and support in your recovery journey.

Sources:
https://thriveworks.com/blog/what-are-relapse-dreams/ https://www.thewalkercenter.org/blog-posts/what-are-relapse-dreams-3-things-you-should-know https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-personal-renaissance/201906/why-talking-about-our-problems-makes-us-feel-better

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