Hell Has an Exit Podcast with Bryan Alzate Episode 157: “Your Anxiety Is Lying 2 Yew” ft. Ryan Primer
Mar 20, 2024
In this conversation, Ryan Primer, a recovery advocate and social media creator, shares his impactful journey through trauma and addiction. He discusses his childhood trauma and the dark path leading to alcoholism, including pivotal moments like his DUI and subsequent treatment. Ryan reflects on the challenges of early sobriety and the importance of community support. His platform, 'Your Anxiety Is Lying To You,' offers hope and resources, promoting open conversations about mental health. Join him as he navigates the complexities of recovery while inspiring others.
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Brother's Coma Changed Everything
- Ryan Primer watched his four-year-old brother get hit by a car and stay in a coma for three months, which numbed his childhood memories.
- The traumatic event profoundly affected his schooling and emotional development leading into adolescence.
DUI Wake-Up Call
- At 25 Ryan got a DUI after hitting a bicyclist while extremely drunk and spent 24 hours in jail before being sent to rehab.
- He woke up in jail realizing how far his drinking had gone and that he had endangered someone else.
Relapse After Inpatient Rehab
- Ryan spent over seven months in full inpatient rehab, completed the program, then relapsed at a concert shortly after release.
- His first drink after eight months sober landed him back in a cop car and confirmed he still had a problem.
