Be Recovered: Breaking free from the Disease of Addiction | Dean Taraborelli | TEDxSedona

[shugar]

Spontaneous remission. Every sober addict I've met, like truely sober with years and years... They all have this in common. They all can recount this exact moment where they suddenly woke up from their addiction free, saying "never again" and they continue to say it every day, and they truely feel it... Believe with every inch of their soul.

[heatherstroupe]

"The thing that bothered me the most is that I was not going to fulfill my purpose, and I didn't even know what it was" WOW! I FELT THAT.

[pathological]

“Addiction is when I’m doing something that I dont want to do and I cant stop doing it”

[markgravelle]

I’ve been sober 2+ years now. I was a hopeless junkie. Still haven’t figured out how to be happy, but I’m alive. I got hope that I’m gonna stay clean and and be a success at life.

[SuperCraft]

5 days right now man, today is the first day I'm feeling better than the day before

[mytimbo]

So freaking true addiction is a call for something more to life.

[heatherowens]

The Big Book of AA says that if we thoroughly follow their path we will be recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Recovered. This guy offered me nothing new. I am recovered, mine was pretty spontaneous after not being able to shower without a fifth to calm the shakes. 11 years without a drink and DEFINITELY not without a power greater than myself. My spirit.

[Sadeye]

My daily mantra
“I have zero desire to drink, I have no reason to panic”
I tell that to myself everyday
At first, I used to say it and not believe it nor would I believe it would ever be true
Only about a year ago did I start to believe it and every time I tell it to myself I smile knowing it’s true

[TheOriginalMrBadaBing]

Addiction numbs pain and creates a temporary disconnect between us and the pain, and the anger and sadness. When I got clean, the first couple years all those feelings were finally unleashed, all at once and it was a lot to deal with in the moment. I can see why so many people relapse! But, I stuck with being clean and staying on that path. 7-1/2 years later I am wiser, emotionally intelligent and stable, have done the work to identify my wounds and heal them, learn my emotional triggers and allow them space while I pause knowing I don’t have to react. Recovery is about learning to handle the pain and disappointment of life without crumbling, without running from it, and without seeing everyone and everything as being out to hurt us. It’s so much more than just putting down the DOC, and when we do recover and heal, we show others what’s possible for their lives.

[TheFusedplug]

I'm recovered and very quickly (22 days sober) I ignored cravings I went against the advice of my treatment centre they wanted me to write down when cravings same what caused them etc etc and for me to write them down. Rubbish! All that does (from experience) is make cravings a "thing". If anything you don't even have to make yourself hyper busy either ... just get online and write a blog about your day so far or plans you are making but don't make it about drugs or recovery .. move on and LIVE and just keep in mind it's something you used to do and you don't do it anymore :) Great post btw God bless

[marshallsanders]

Absolutely hit the nail on the head ! Addiction is the symptom not the cause. We all must go deeper within to truly get better!

[andreaeagle]

I definitely had a severe case of soul sickness while in my addiction. I am beyond grateful for my addiction since it led me to my beautiful soul awakening recovery!

Great talk. Thank you.

[tommysdiy]

When you get sick and tired of being sick and tired. When the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change, I will change.

[mindfulfascia]

Love that healing was possible after 30 years of addiction. This is amazing. 🌈

[RyanWeaver-fpkq]

There’s a lot of stigma surrounding addiction treatment and the work of mental health in general. I find it somewhat encouraging. There’s something else… the co morbid conditions and multi use disorder. The negative loops and connections. The other piece of judgments by those close to you.

The arm chair judgements by those who should know better than to judge or to inflict incorrect diagnose and scatter rumors about you. It can be very hurtful.

I have family members who struggle. Years… and, other people have projected upon me… The nature of control from others…

The reality of addiction and control it’s not just one thing. Fascinating stuff indeed.

The professionalization of these spheres is a very very real need. Rights of individuals and groups matter.

[oksanaduqi]

Oh what a lovely talk. This is one of the most effective ways to see addiction and breaking free from it. We have to see that full picture to recover from what's hurting.

[lovindelight]

The ending about the hear’s journey made me tear a bit because I realized this is the process Im going through to go from scarcity to abundance. Thank you and be blessed up up!

[brownbagtarot]

"Addiction is the wake up call... to become more than what you ever thought you could be". 🤯❤️🌞

[bobbieking]

I'm on a 15 month relapse. Desperately tired and I can't stop. This man's story is exactly what I'm going through. "I know something is going to happen." Thank you God for bringing me to this video and give me the strength to get me out of this so I can fulfill my purpose. Love all of you going through this struggle, you're worth it. 🥰🙏

[Fly_Straight]

Just blown away by this gentleman's insight, thank you very much kind Sir.