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Conquering PTSD, Addiction and ADHD: Mel Saady’s Story
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Join Mel Saady on her journey to conquer PTSD, addiction, and ADHD. This powerful story touches on mental health, mindfulness, grief, and LGBTQIA+ issues, offering valuable peer support for those facing similar challenges.
In this episode of Reduce The Stigma - Meet The Peer, Melissa Saady shares her inspiring journey of recovery from addiction and PTSD as well as managing ADHD. Mel is a certified peer recovery specialist from Virginia whose decade of substance use triggered by a severe injury and subsequent painkiller prescription. With six years in recovery, Melissa discusses how her lived experiences help her connect with and support others in their recovery journeys.
Melissa talks about the importance of providing hope to those struggling with addiction and mental health issues, emphasizing the value of connection over sobriety. She shares her personal experiences with PTSD and ADHD, advocating for holistic and individualized approaches to peer support, including mindfulness and grounding techniques.
Connect with Melissa: melissasaady.peerspecialist.us
Chapters
01:08 - Introduction
01:50 - Melissa's Recovery Journey
04:10 - The Role of Hope in Peer Support
07:05 - The Power of Connection in Recovery
08:29 - Melissa’s Experience with PTSD and ADHD
10:16 - Melissa’s Style as a Peer Specialist
12:49 - Challenging Stigma Around Substance Use and Mental Health
13:45 - A Message for Those Struggling
14:18 - Melissa's Passion for Supporting Women, LGBTQ+ Folks, and Grief
Full transcript of the episode: https://reducethestigma.com/managing-ptsd-adhd-the-power-of-facing-your-feelings-mel-saady/
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