Rock bottoms, had one? Not sure? Let's talk about it.

What's in this episode?
Hey gang, time to get new eps a-popping. With all the festivities behind us, I wanted to revisit the series I started way back when around alcohol (check out the other eps below). Now that we're into 2020 and sober January has commenced for some, I wanted to talk about rock bottoms.

When do you have a problem?
You have a problem and need support, where to go?
Guilt & shame and how it impacts your life

Rock bottoms! What is it? What does it mean?

• Rock bottom can be just one thing (i.e. physical, financial, emotional) or it can be a mix.
• It's personal to you. It's your "why" basically. When you can't keep going through life the same way that you used to do.
• It's not just associated with addiction but its usually what people think of when they hear the term.
• If your rock bottom is addiction-related, you need to sit and really ask yourself the hard questions. Here is a quiz to take if you think you have a problem.

What can it symbolize?

• Change: It's about you questioning everything in your life. 
• Your ego will take a hit: It can be very humbling because you will start to see YOU as you truly are. It can be hard to stomach if you've been in denial or putting on a lie for years. 
• You will have fear/anxiety: Change can be scary and we all have bad habits or coping mechanisms for a reason. It will take awhile to sift through and unlearn. 

What you should know?

• Your path: It's not linear. There will be stop/starts. You will get frustrated but remember, it's like learning anything new. You weren't born able to walk out the gate or ride a bike. It will take time to learn new, healthier ways of being.
• Accountability: A lot of people fear or hate that word. But while climbing out of your rock bottom -- accountability to yourself will make so much sense because it's not about the quick fix, it's about cultivating the result you need in order live the life you want. You want and desire more for yourself. Complaining, casting blame won't fit it. The only thing that will is putting in the work. 
• Compassion/Empathy: That will expand because you'll be able to see things from others perspectives more and be able to extend some level kindness. However, kindness is not enabling. 

Three things you can do:

• Treat yourself kindly! Guilt/Shame won't help. 
• Find a positive outlet: For me it was creative. It was scary at first because it was raw but it's been incredibly healing. So, I urge you to find something similar for you. Channel all your feeling into something constructive.
• People: Surround yourself with the people that will elevate your vibe. Will champion your growth. That may be people currently in your circle or it may not be. Be okay with that either way.

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