Total Recovery - How Do You Stay Sober?

Many times when people talk about recovery they talk about recovery meetings (12 step and otherwise).  

And while recovery meetings are at the core of many peoples' recovery, for this show we will discuss the myriad ways people stay sober in addition to or instead of meetings. 

The is NOT a "meetings vs. no meetings" discussion.  At The Bubble Hour we do not endorse or promote any one form of recovery, and we believe in most cases it is many things that help people stay in recovery.  We also believe that at the core of successful recovery is a sober network, and we will discuss this, too.

Through our own stories and those shared by others, we will offer many points of view and options to get and stay sober!

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What You Don't Know About PAWS - Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome - May Suprise You

You may think withdrawal from substance abuse only refers to the immediate physical symptoms experienced when your body is trying to adjust to NOT having drugs and/or alcohol in its system. We are all mostly aware of some of the more obvious signs of withdrawal: shaking, sweating, racing heartbeat, muscle twitches, insomnia and acute anxiety.

But did you know PAWS symptoms can occur 7-14 days after your last drink, even after the acute withdrawal symptoms recede?  Did you know recovery from nervous system damage requires 6-24 months in a healthy program of recovery?

On this show we will talk more about PAWS, share our own stories about how we were effected by the myriad of physical and psychological symptoms that can be experienced, and share ways to ameliorate the effect of PAWS.  You do not have to be a long-time heavy drinker to experience these uncomfortable side effects, and understanding them can be to maintaining your sobriety, especially in the early days.

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Recovery and Relationships

Navigating the tricky waters of a relationship with a partner, spouse or significant other in early sobriety has its challenges.

On this show we will talk about when one partner gets sober and the other is still drinking, when one partner gets sober and the other doesn't think they were "all that bad", when two partners are sober and managing healthy recoveries for both, and working through the complex emotions when one partner gets sober and the other is grappling with anger, resentment and hurt.

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Story Time - Co-Host Lisa Reads Selected Posts from Crying Out Now

Co-Host Lisa reads posts about alcoholism and recovery from our sister site, Crying Out Now.

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Special Guest - Amy Hatvany, Author of Best Kept Secret

Amy Hatvany graduated with a degree in Sociology only to discover most sociologists are unemployed. Soon followed a variety of jobs – some of which she loved, like decorating wedding cakes; others which she merely tolerated, like receptionist. In 1998, Amy finally decided to sell her car, quit her job, and take a chance on her true love - writing books.

Since then, she has authored five novels, and last year, her book OUTSIDE THE LINES was selected by Target’s book club and Costco as a Buyer’s pick. Her latest, HEART LIKE MINE, explores the complicated dynamics within blended families. To learn more about Amy go to:  www.amyhatvany.com.

Listen to our discussion of Amy's book Best Kept Secret, a novel about a Mom struggling with alcoholism and early recovery, as well as a down-to-earth, frank and funny conversation about motherhood, life, alcoholism, recovery and much more.

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Relapse Prevention: Tools, Tips & Tales

We often hear the expression "relapse doesn't have to be part of recovery".

True enough, but the reality is relapse is often part of people's recovery journey.

On this show we will share tips and tools to protect your sobriety against relapse as best you can, as well as stories from people who have experienced relapse first hand and made it back to recovery.

Please listen to this informative and honest look at relapse signs and symptoms, as well as practical tools for relapse prevention.

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Straight Talk About Alcoholism Signs and Symptoms

Have you ever Googled "symptoms of alcoholism"?

Have you ever wondered about the physical toll drinking takes on your body? Or about the earliest sign of alcohol abuse and/or dependence?

On this show we'll have a candid discussion about the signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse and alcoholism; they are subtler than you may think, and there are early signs that often are ignored.

Through the power of story and conversation, including two guests who will share their own tale of the descent into alcohol dependence, we will shine a light on how alcohol abuse and eventual dependence impacts our bodies.

Thank you so much to our guests Amy and Bill for sharing their experience, strength and hope with us all.

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