OPC 062: Attempting to Drown Your Sorrow, Guilt, and Shame in Alcohol

Tragedy can drastically increase the progression of alcoholism and substance abuse. When we don’t properly deal with trauma, we begin to self medicate. In order to properly recover from alcoholism and addiction we must examine and heal from the underlying traumas.

In this week's episode of Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast, Omar helps Dan examine his alcoholism and the reasons behind his alcohol abuse. Dan shares his long history with alcohol abuse, and discusses the problems he has identifying as an alcoholic. Omar helps Dan understand his alcoholism and the trauma that triggered it.

Tune in to hear about how trauma accelerates substance abuse, the struggle of labeling yourself , and the vital importance of addressing the issues that subsequently led to your substance abuse.

What you will discover:

• [2:22] Dan describes his history with alcoholism.
• [7:00] The tragic car accident that changed Dan’s life. 
• [19:23] The struggle that Dan has identifying as an alcoholic.  
• [21:43] Omar helps Dan understand that his struggle with identifying as an alcoholic comes from a deeper issue.
• [24:10] Dan’s aversion to commitment. 
• [28:28] The lessons that Dan’s mother taught him. 
• [30:36] The guilt that Dan experiences due to the car accident that involved a tragic death. 
• [36:34] Omar helps Dan forgive himself and challenges his self-deprecating thought process. 
• [43:16] Omar and Dan discuss his daughter’s death. 
• [45:02]  Omar shares the underlying realities of alcoholism and the importance of processing your feelings.  
•  [51:05] The group shares words of encouragement for Dan.

For the show notes and links for this episode go to omarpinto.com/062.

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