Rare testimony from a psychologist facing alcohol-related disorder. Manon Beaudoin is not only a wonderful psychologist, she is also one of my most important friends. She gives us a wonderful gift today, by opening up about her relationship with alcohol. How she realized that she suffered from a substance-related disorder and addictive disorder, her journey up to her first year of abstinence… I hope that this testimony will help lift taboos and give hope to those concerned as well as their loved ones. ⚠️ Apologies in advance for the small sound problem due to the improvisation of this testimony ????… (A microphone broke, music was invited, as well as some background noise...) But the message is so strong that we wanted to publish it. Bravo Manon for your courage and this first year without alcohol. Video solutions: • Alcohol addiction: the 6 STEPS p... #testimony #psychology #psychologist #alcoholdependence #mentalhealth Alcohol use disorder as defined in the DSM V: A. A problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, characterized by the presence of at least two of the following manifestations, within a 12-month period: 1. Alcohol is often consumed in greater quantities or for a longer period than intended. 2. There is a persistent desire, or unsuccessful efforts, to cut down or control alcohol consumption. 3. A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain alcohol, to use alcohol, or to recover from its effects. 4. A strong desire or need to consume alcohol. 5. Repeated use of alcohol resulting in inability to fulfill major obligations at work, school, or home. 6. Continued use of alcohol despite persistent or recurrent interpersonal or social problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of alcohol. 7. Significant social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of alcohol use. 8. Repeated use of alcohol in situations where it may be physically hazardous. 9. Use of alcohol is continued despite knowledge of a persistent or recurrent psychological or physical problem that may have been caused or exacerbated by alcohol. 10. Tolerance, defined by any of the following: a. Need for markedly increased amounts of alcohol to achieve intoxication or desired effect. b. Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of alcohol. 11. Withdrawal characterized by one or more of the following manifestations: a. Withdrawal syndrome characteristic of alcohol b. Alcohol (or a very similar substance, such as a benzodiazepine) is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms. Thanks to the Chaumette hotel in Privas. Chapters: 0:00: Introduction 1:57: Manon, and the beginning of her addiction. 4:00: Alcohol as emotional avoidance 6:33: Alcohol dependence, a loss of freedom? 7:45: The worst situation experienced because of alcohol? 8:58: A situation encouraged by those around you? 13:54: Admitting it is not shameful but courageous! 17:11: The positive effects on the body? 22:09: Counterproductive encouragement. 25:16: The moment(s) when you made this decision? 28:21: Relapse is not a failure but part of the process. 29:37: What is your strategy for committing? 33:04: During a period, it is hard after that it is obvious. 34:17: A message for people who are in this situation? 35:56: Spending big events without alcohol is freeing yourself. 36:33: Bonus. 37:46: Ruined friendships?