EP 498: Reader Question - Using alcohol to deal with depression

This Naked Mind Podcast

Annie Grace

Education, Self-improvement

4.7 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 18 June 2022

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

The first few weeks of your alcohol-free journey may result in dealing with feelings of depression. Join Annie as she helps us better understand what your brain is going through in those first few weeks without alcohol. And how you can combat these feelings with knowledge that will empower you to stay the course. I'm so excited you guys, because we are just about to start another LIVE Alcohol Experiment. If you do not know about the Alcohol Experiment, you need to literally drop everything right now and go to LiveAlcoholExperiment.com. And here's the thing, this 30 day challenge is designed to interrupt your patterns and put you back in touch with the best version of you. You'll know it's that version that's living the most joyful life. That version that doesn't need alcohol to relax or have a good time. And that version that's having more fun and is more peaceful than ever. Again, it's a 30 day challenge. It's live. It's starting on the 1st so hurry up, go to LiveAlcoholExperiment.com. And as always, rate, review and subscribe to this podcast as it truly helps the message reach somebody who might need to hear it today.

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0:00.0	This is Annie Grace and you're listening to this Naked Mind Podcast where without judgment,
0:16.0	pain or rules, we explore the role of alcohol in our lives and culture.
0:27.2	This episode is sponsored by the Live Alcohol Experiment, a 30-day science-based and compassion-led
0:32.5	journey where you learn to develop a healthier relationship with alcohol without relying
0:36.9	on willpower.
0:37.9	Why?
0:38.9	Because the truth is that willpower runs out.
0:41.4	Instead, you learn how to focus on what you gain, not what you give up.
0:45.0	So you can feel good about the decisions you make without shame or guilt.
0:49.3	With a 30-day video training, virtual daily coaching, and a private and supportive community,
0:54.7	you get that in so much more.
0:56.4	Join us today to get happier, healthier, and to take back your life.
1:00.9	Your Live Alcohol Experiment starts on the first, so sign up at livealcoholexperiment.com.
1:06.4	Hi, this is Annie Grace and I am answering Reader's questions.
1:11.0	The question I have today is, Hi Annie, I am struggling with getting through the first
1:15.9	few weeks.
1:16.9	What happens to me is I end up feeling incredibly depressed right at first.
1:21.1	And I hope that it would be better after a few weeks, but I can't seem to get past those
1:25.5	first few weeks to find out.
1:28.1	Can you tell me if it gets better and how can I combat depression in those first few weeks?
1:33.2	So this is such a great question.
1:35.0	There's a few things happening in the first few weeks.
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