Why does it feel so intense?

This episode explains intermittent reinforcement, dopamine spikes, and the psychological magnetism of chaos. Andrea explores why instability can feel addictive — and how to step off the roller coaster.

• Dopamine cycles and emotional volatility • Why chaos can feel like connection • The psychology of push-pull dynamics • Choosing consistency over intensity

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With advanced training in happiness studies and resilience, Andrea offers grounded support for navigating addiction relationships.

Today's episode features one of the courageous contributors from our collective book,

When Love Is Not Enough: The Hard Truth About Loving Someone with an Addiction – Stories of Strength, Hope, and Resilience from the SYKM Collective.

Every chapter in this book tells a true story. These are stories of loving someone with an addiction, navigating heartbreak, holding onto hope, setting boundaries, finding courage, and discovering that healing is possible.

Some contributors chose to share their full names. Others chose to remain anonymous or use a pseudonym. No matter how they chose to tell their story, every voice in this collection is real, honest, and offered with the hope that someone else will feel a little less alone.

We are deeply grateful to every contributor for their bravery, vulnerability, and willingness to share their lived experience. Your stories are helping break the silence surrounding addiction and reminding others that healing begins when we realize we are not walking this journey alone.

When Love Is Not Enough: The Hard Truth About Loving Someone with an Addiction – Stories of Strength, Hope, and Resilience from the SYKM Collective

Available now in paperback and digital editions wherever books are sold.

Search the full title on Amazon or use the link in the show notes.

Has this episode stirred something in your heart?

If you have a story that could encourage, comfort, or inspire someone else who is loving a person with an addiction, I would love to hear from you.

We are already beginning to gather stories for future volumes of the SYKM Collective, and your voice could become the hope someone else is searching for.

Please email me at:

andrea.livelifehappy@gmail.com

Subject Line: Share My Story – SYKM Collective

If this episode touched your heart, please consider sharing it with someone who may need it.

You can also help by:

• Recommending the book to your support group.
• Donating a copy to your local library.
• Gifting one to a therapist, recovery coach, doctor's office, or treatment centre.
• Sharing this podcast with someone who feels alone.

One story has the power to change a life.

Thank you for listening and for being part of the Saving You Is Killing Me community.

Remember…

Your story matters. Your healing matters. And together, we're reminding the world that no one has to walk this journey alone.

Sending hugs,

Andrea Seydel

Today is International Self-Care Day, and we're talking about why self-care isn't selfish—it's essential, especially when you love someone with an addiction.

In this episode, I explore what self-care really means through the lens of positive psychology, happiness studies, and my HAPPY Framework. Together, we'll look at practical ways to care for your health, protect your energy, strengthen your relationships, reconnect with your purpose, and remember that your life matters too.

If you've been pouring all of your time and energy into someone else's addiction, this episode is your gentle reminder to begin pouring some of that love back into yourself.

• Why self-care becomes a lifeline
• The Four C's: Self-Compassion, Self-Care, Courage & Community
• Self-care through the HAPPY Framework
• Simple ways to prioritize your own well-being

When Love Is Not Enough: The Hard Truth About Loving Someone with an Addiction – Stories of Strength, Hope, and Resilience from the SYKM Collective

Available wherever books are sold.

If this episode encouraged you, please share it with someone who may need it.

Remember...

Your story matters. Your healing matters. And together, we're reminding the world that no one has to walk this journey alone.

Sending hugs,

Andrea Seydel