How To Cope With The Dope
Navigating the challenges of loving someone with substance use disorder can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. This podcast combines personal experiences, research, and my own recovery journey to offer understanding, hope, and practical tools for growth. With monthly interviews featuring inspiring stories of hope and expert insights, I aim to help you move from merely surviving to truly thriving in your own life.
How To Cope With The Dope
Are you trapped in the Bermuda Triangle of emotions?
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating concept of the Drama Triangle, a powerful model that reveals the roles we play in conflict situations and how these roles can trap us in cycles of negativity. Created by Dr. Stephen Karpman, the Drama Triangle identifies three primary roles: the Victim, the Persecutor, and the Rescuer. I believe this cycle can easily develop when we are interacting with the addict in our life. Stay tuned to see if you can relate, and if so, some strategies to help you find your way out of the bermuda triangle of emotions.