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| Sarah Allen Benton |
She has been featured in a NY Times article by Jane Brody, has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CBS Early Show, NPR, is a blogger for PsychologyToday.com and more.
Sarah is a recovering alcoholic and has been sober since February of 2004. She gives lectures and trainings on the topic of high-functioning alcoholics at colleges, boarding schools, and at professional conferences including Harvard’s Treating the Addictions.
Please visit her website The High Functioning Alcoholic for more information about Sarah, her book and additional resources.
In this episode Sarah tells a bit of her own story of alcoholism and recovery, and answers questions about High Functioning Alcoholism, including how to define it, what common personality traits and drinking patters are found with high functioning alcoholics, and steps people who fit this description can find ways to get help.
A very informative episode, and we thank Sarah for her time, and for being such a valuable resource in helping educate us all about this aspect of what is a confounding disease for so many.
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I loved the show, I'm putting her book on my wish list right now! I learned so much. I identified almost with everything she said. I realize that I too have been in a constantly busy and accomplishment based life.
ReplyDeleteMy entire self-esteem revolves around what I have done in my life, rather than who I am. I'm also finding that in early sobriety I'm having to turn down a great many commitments in order to keep my moods manageable and not feel overwhelmed to the point of desiring an escape by way of alcohol. I'm learning to be satisfied with "just enough" and my moods are stabilizing. I'm encouraged by finding other women who are coming out to claim their sobriety in the open.
I also really identified with the low bottom aspect. Especially because I've hidden much of my drinking. While I've caused a fair share of messes with others in my life, most of my alcoholic messes were suffered by me alone in isolation.
Thank you for this awesome show!
I'm learning so much!
Thanks so much! I really enjoyed the show and plan on looking for the book!
ReplyDeleteI loved this episode of the Bubble Hour. I was a HFA myself and could relate to so much of what Sarah described. I had very little self esteem when I was younger and my success in the business world was where I finally found my confidence. The more successful I became, the more I could justify my drinking. It is such a dangerous slippery slope. I would like to think if I had heard this episode and its message back then, I may have sought help sooner. I'm here now and that's all that matters, but I hope there is someone out there listening, who isn't quite sure, that will hear this and get some help.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah for your honesty and courage. I'm off to order my copy of your book now!
Thanks for sharing your story. I related to ALL of it.I love feeling like I am normal and that I can recover.
ReplyDeleteLisa