The Sober Plug

A relapse rarely happens overnight. A lot of times we allow poor behaviors, attitudes and emotions into our lives that derail us from our progress in sobriety. If you struggle with relapsing, you may be impacted by one of these 3 things. Tune in to figure out what might be hindering your sobriety and what you need to do to fix it.

If you're struggling with addiction or alcoholism you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Addiction leads to 3 places; jails, institutions and death. When we are in active addiction we are not always thinking about the repercussions and consequences that we are headed for. And the truth is most of the people around us are the ones who suffer the most. 

If you're struggling with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862

One of the hardest things in early recovery is having emotional control. One minute things might be going great and the next you're having cravings of relapse. We can't necessarily escape the "lows" we feel but we can change our response to people, places and things that don't go our way. In this episode Connor gives multiple strategies on how to deal with the emotions of wanting to relapse.

If you're struggling with addiction you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Have you ever felt like you didn't have a purpose? Or felt like your problems were so challenging it made you doubt there was light at the end of the tunnel? Sometimes life gets really hard and we tend to see things through a pessimistic lens which only leads to more negative results. But when you're on the verge of having a breakdown, you're really on the verge of having a breakthrough. The things that once caused the greatest amount of pain can also become your greatest source of purpose once you've made it through to the other side.

People tend to complicate the process of getting sober way more than what's necessary. Complication leads to confusion and confusion leads to discouragement. If we want to have a real chance at staying sober, the process of doing so needs to be simplified. Simplification leads to understanding and that leads to success. If you feel overwhelmed with the idea of sobriety, this episode is for you.

If you're struggling with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862

A lot of people misunderstand what "rock bottom" is and what it actually represents. Everybody's "bottom" is different but the one common denominator is that it represents pain. The pain might look different from person to person, but it's present nonetheless and this is the gift needed to get sober. If you're unsure whether you have experienced rock bottom or not, this episode is for you.

If you're struggling with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Cravings to drink/use are a normal part of recovery, especially when new to sobriety. But when these scenarios take place, do you know how to handle them correctly? Do you know how to think them through from a logical place instead of reacting from an emotional place? In this episode Connor talks about implementing this helpful tool when the inevitable cravings of relapse come your way.

If you're struggling with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Do you feel overwhelmed by the obstacles and challenges life has placed in your path? What if I told you there was a simple solution that can help with any problem that comes your way..? In this episode Connor talks about a simple, yet powerful, perspective shift to deal with life's challenges.

If you're struggling with addiction you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Do you find yourself justifying continuing to drink and use even though you know that it's time for change? Addiction is powerful and the truth is most people aren't "excited" to get sober, but we choose more so out of desperation. Addiction leads to pain and it ends in pain. If you find yourself wondering when it's the right time to get sober, this episode is for you.

If you're struggling with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Do you get motivated to do better, be better and become more during the New Year but find that you struggle with following through once the motivation wears off? In this episode Connor talks about 3 key traits that will ensure you will accomplish your goals and follow through with the goals you have for 2024.

If you're struggling with addiction you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862