This week on the MOMgienists Podcast our MOMgienists talk about alcoholism and motherhood!
Episode Highlights
- Jasmin, Karen, and Christie’s experience with drinking and motherhood
- Article – Characteristics of the high functioning alcoholic
- Genetics
- Triggers
- HALT
- What wellness means for our MOMgienists
- Coping methods
Quotes
“I feel like I started drinking a lot more when I had children, and there have been times that I have had to check myself”
“There have been times I have told myself ‘I deserve this because I had a rough day’”
“Once I figured out a healthier outlet, it helped a lot”
“Hmm this tastes good, I like this feeling, but it was daytime”
“I became worried when I found myself wanting to have a drink at 10:30am/11:00am in the morning”
“Hungry, angry, lonely, tired”
“Addiction is simply an escape from pain”
“Addiction is addiction, there is no just”
“The MOMgienists community is about realness, connection and we want everyone to know if you are struggling with this, you can reach out to any one of us”
“The best gift to give a mom is wellness”
Links
Care Package: https://amzn.to/2T5V0w3
Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-high-functioning-alcoholic/200910/mothers-can-be-high-functioning-alcoholics-too
Christie
Instagram: @yoursmilinghygienist
Website: www.yoursmilinghygienist.com
Jasmin
Instagram: @itjasminhaley
Facebook: @itsjasminhaley
Website: www.jasminhaley.com
Karen
Instagram: @skaren52
The Safe Place for MOMgienists Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MOMgienists/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
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