Addiction Isn't a Sickness. It's a Solution.

Why are people with bipolar disorder 4-5 times more likely to struggle with addiction? 🤔

In this episode of "Bipolar Talk", we talk with psychologist Nick Marcon, who shares a powerful perspective from 20+ years working with addiction and complex trauma. His core message: addiction is an "external manifestation of internal pain". It's a solution to a problem, which is why it's so hard to give up.

Tune in to learn:

• The #1 thing that matters when finding a psychologist (it's not their title) .

• Why you don't "give up" an addiction—you substitute it with something more beneficial.

• How healing the internal trauma first is the key to reducing the need for the substance.

• The "Eat an Elephant" method for taking on overwhelming goals (like recovery) one small bite at a time 🐘 

This episode offers a more compassionate way to understand your own mind and the real root of addiction. ❤️

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