What’s the Difference Between a ‘Slip’ and a Relapse? - a podcast by Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW and Tami VerHelst
from 2021-11-03T18:42
Dr. Rob and Tami talk about whether it’s true that all addicts eventually relapse, they also talk about the difference between a slip and a relapse, and why relapses tend to happen in addiction. People in recovery can find joy and fun again when they’re living a sober life. It’s a myth that you’ll ‘become boring’ the moment you get sober. All this and more on today’s episode!
TAKEAWAYS:
[0:30] Does my SA really love me? Is there such a thing as restitution/amends?
[6:45] I’ve been in recovery since early April. I am trying my best to not relapse. Is it true that all addicts will relapse?
[9:10] What’s the difference between a ‘slip’ and a relapse?
[11:05] People in sobriety think life is just not going to be fun. That’s just not true.
[13:15] I need a therapist, who do you recommend?
[13:40] Are addicts usually void of emotions and empathy?
[17:10] Is the intimacy with a sex addict real or is it the same ‘feeling’ as when they’re with a prostitute?
[19:50] Is there a difference between limerence and love addiction?
[25:00] Can addiction be ‘functional’ or does it eventually manifest to a point where it gets out of control?
[27:25] We are adaptable and we can live endlessly with a lot of misery. However, that’s not what life’s about.
RESOURCES:
Email Tami: Tami@Seekingintegrity.com
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