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

This Naked Mind Podcast

Annie Grace

Mental Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 2.7K 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.

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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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