Living with PTSD and Eating Disorder: How Alcohol Became a Crutch for My Pain S1 E35

In this episode, Heather discusses her personal experience with alcohol and its relationship to her eating disorder and PTSD. She shares how alcohol became a coping mechanism to deal with her emotional and physical pain. Heather emphasizes the dangers of using alcohol as a crutch and the potential for addiction. She encourages listeners to seek healthy ways to express their emotions and avoid replacing one addiction with another. The episode serves as a reminder to prioritize self-care and seek support in recovery. Takeaways Alcohol can become a coping mechanism for individuals dealing with emotional and physical pain. Using alcohol as a crutch can escalate drinking habits and lead to addiction. In eating disorder recovery, it is important to address underlying emotional issues rather than replacing one addiction with another. Seeking healthy ways to express emotions and finding support are crucial in maintaining recovery. https://www.onepercentbetter.ca/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0O9ABOmSYK3MDALX5TvCUw https://www.tiktok.com/@onepercentbetter.ca https://www.instagram.com/onepercentbetterca/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1060608698506562 https://twitter.com/onepercentca https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/17d5788f-f821-48c8-b32d-964dfce8c9c2/one-percent-better https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/one-percent-better https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-one-percent-better-142719965/