Withdrawal in Early Recovery

Direct Impact with Andrea Epting

Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist

Season 2 Episode 20

Episode Summary
Direct Impact Nation, this week Andrea explains the struggles individuals face in the early
stages of recovery. Andrea highlights the effects of withdrawal and reveals the importance of
accountability and boundaries during this time. Join us as we unpack the multifaceted process
of recovery: How can you get through it? Or, how can you as a family member, be of best
support to a loved one throughout the healing process? Andrea covers all of this during this
episode, so tune in!

Episode Outline: We talk about phases and stages of the addictive process and the recovery
process.

I. Recovery of the authentic person
II. Withdrawal
III. Accountability and Boundaries
IV. What does the recovery process look like?
V. Typical thoughts and cognitions in the early recovery process
VI. Annihilation; Dopamine and Serotonin Deficiency
VII. Rewiring of the brain

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