What it Means to Use Alcohol to Escape (a replay)

Many of us use alcohol to turn off our brain, escape our problems, or check out, but escapism is actually associated with more intense drinking and lower life satisfaction. In this episode you’ll learn about the different theories behind escapism, why we’re doing this, and how it makes our problems worse. I hope that this episode can help you make some connections so you realize drinking isn’t helping you. I’ll also share a personal story of when I drank to escape and how that went for me.Work with me:Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membershipSober coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/sober-coachingWeekly email:You’ll hear from me every week-ish https://www.soberpowered.com/emailSupport the show:If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support all the research and effort that goes into this podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpoweredThank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsorsDisclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice. What to listen to nextE213: self care is not temporarily turning off your brainE214: self-medicationE216: 4 types of impulsivitySourcesJouhki, H., Oksanen, A. To Get High or to Get Out? Examining the Link between Addictive Behaviors and Escapism. Substance Use & Misuse. 2022.

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