Addiction Isn't a Sickness. It's a Solution.Why are people with bipolar disorder 4-5 times more likely to struggle with addiction? 🤔In this episode of "Bipolar Talk", we talk with psychologist Nick Marcon, who shares a powerful perspective from 20+ years working with addiction and complex trauma. His core message: addiction is an "external manifestation of internal pain". It's a solution to a problem, which is why it's so hard to give up.Tune in to learn:The #1 thing that matters when finding a psychologist (it's not their title) .Why you don't "give up" an addiction—you substitute it with something more beneficial.How healing the internal trauma first is the key to reducing the need for the substance.The "Eat an Elephant" method for taking on overwhelming goals (like recovery) one small bite at a time 🐘 This episode offers a more compassionate way to understand your own mind and the real root of addiction. ❤️#Bipolar #Addiction #Trauma #MentalHealth #Recovery #BipolarDisorder #AddictionRecovery #Psychology #HealingTrauma #BiPolarityTalk 

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