Secondary gain - the value in having the problem over the solution! Ep #96

When there is more value in having the problem than the solution! Isn't that a conundrum to find ourselves in? For many of us, once we hear about secondary gain a flood of memories of how it has kept us standing still, stuck in our old ways, come rushing to the forefront of our memories. This is like four episodes in one because I cover so much, and am a bit all over the place at times - but I like to think I tighten it up at the end :)  I'll cover for your listening pleasure...why you would want to go back? What is the psychological hold substances have over you? How you have control over your thoughts - if nothing else this year, you have that. You are not your circumstances. You are an accumulation of your thoughts, feelings, actions, beliefs, values - and all that adds up to your general thoughts about who you are. Oh boy, talk about a jam packed hour. And I recorded the whole thing as an IG Live so go check that out. It's titled, "episode 96 - secondary gain." https://instagram.com/fromsobrietytorecovery. ********************** Thank you so much for listening and being a part of this wonderfully supportive community. Here's to the ending of the stigma. No longer are we living in the shadows! Also, please subscribe, rate, and review the show to help us spread the word about this awesome free content. Your simple action of rating and reviewing does wonders in helping others find the show. If you listen on iTunes I could really use the bump in their algorithm! If you have questions you'd like addressed on the show, want to book me to speak at an event, or want to recommend or be a guest on this show, please contact me through any of the social media links below or via email. I am generally open to being on your show too so reach out and let's pod-swap :) Feel free to contact me here for any other reason as well: Instagram: https://instagram.com/fromsobrietytorecovery Facebook: https://facebook.com/fromsobrietytorecovery Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessemogle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessemogle/ Email: [email protected]