Jeff's journey with alcoholism and mental health

20/04/2025 49 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2
Jeff's journey with alcoholism and mental health

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Send us a textIn this episode of Healing Unscripted, the hosts discuss the importance of community support in mental health, share personal stories of struggle with alcoholism, and explore the dynamics of recovery within relationships. Jeff shares his journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals and families. The conversation emphasizes the need for open communication, the impact of mental health initiatives in communities, and the ongoing journey of healing and support.Chapters:00:00 Intro08:58 paradiseparadox.com Mental Health action in surrounding communities11:22 Jeff- “how my alcoholism started”13:50 Does your home environment have an impact?15:24 Isolation & drinking alone18:24 Addiction can be alot of work21:08 Normal Adult stress- why can’t I cope?23:53 Men struggle to talk about their problems25:21 Everybody has a rock bottom29:29 What is a “Dry Drunk?”31:27 Mental Health Challenges Post-Drinking35:55 Suicidal Thoughts and lying to mental health professionals40:37 Finding Community and Support43:32 Creating a Sober Environment44:04 How different marriage looks now48:54 ResourcesSuicide & Crisis 988https://www.travishouse.org/https://lovelifesteamboat.com/abouthttps://thehealthpartnership.org/routt-county/ Nele [email protected](970) 875-6662https://www.steamboataa.org/  Mindsprings 970-879-2141REPS 970-846-8182Recovery Pastor Zack Alexander [email protected] 12 Step https://steamboat.church/events/Warhorse Ranch (970) 879-9121