The Psychology of your 20s 339. The psychology of rock bottom
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Oct 2, 2025 Hitting rock bottom can feel like losing everything, with identity collapse and helplessness at the forefront. It explores how addiction can exacerbate feelings of isolation and despair. Despite the pain, rock bottom is analyzed as a potential turning point—a chance for growth and rebuilding. Practical tips for recovery are shared, emphasizing acceptance, small wins, and changes in environment to spark transformation. Listeners are reminded that seeking help before reaching rock bottom is essential for fostering resilience.
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Identity Collapse At Rock Bottom
- Rock bottom often involves loss of control and identity collapse, where you no longer recognize yourself.
- This state creates social disorientation, future-blindness, and a feeling that life is just happening to you.
Jemma's 2021 Rock Bottom
- Jemma recounts hitting rock bottom in 2021 after breakups, moving cities, financial strain, and drinking more.
- She describes loneliness, lost friends, and not recognizing herself during that period.
Why The Future Feels Invisible
- Future discounting makes it hard to picture life improving, so days feel sticky and hopeless.
- Learned helplessness follows repeated loss of control, causing people to stop trying even when solutions exist.
