Assessing Relationships Honestly
Change often comes when the pain of the current situation outweighs the discomfort of transformation. It's crucial to approach difficult conversations with the intent to gather information rather than impose feelings. Recognizing someone's inability to provide clear answers can be a significant indicator of their readiness for help, allowing you to navigate your next steps with clarity and purpose.In this clip
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Secret Service Agent Explains Psychological Tricks To Read Anyone & Spot A Liar
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I struggle with addiction, where I start drinking or using drugs, and it gets bad quickly, resulting in 3-day hangovers and week-long withdrawals. I’ll get sober, but a week or two later, I relapse. Sometimes it's worse than others, depending on how fast I decide I need to stop. I’m severely depressed and tired of living like this. I get no joy or tranquility, which makes me give in to drinking and drugs again. I desperately want to be sober and find peace.
I have a question about the episode #392: It's Not Your Fault, But It's Your Responsibility: Healing Trauma with Thais Gibson and the clip Overcoming Subconscious Patterns. I struggle with addiction, and when I start drinking or using drugs, it gets bad quickly, leading to 3-day hangovers and week-long withdrawals. I can get sober for a week or two, but I often relapse, sometimes worse than others, depending on how quickly I decide I need to stop. I'm severely depressed and tired of living like this. I get no joy or tranquility, which makes me give in to drinking and drugs again. I desperately want to be sober and find peace. What can I do to change this situation?
Is there anything specific I can focus on, such as vitamins, gut health, or other lifestyle changes, to break this vicious cycle?