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What is dual diagnosis, and why is it so misunderstood by mental health services? In this video, we uncover the truth about dual diagnosis, a condition where addiction and mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, PTSD, or ADHD exist together - and fuel each other.

Link to the video mentioned in the episode:    • What is Addiction Counselling - By Addicti...  

If you’ve ever been told:

“We can’t treat your anxiety until you stop drinking,” or

“We can’t help your addiction until your depression is managed,”
then you already know how broken the system can feel.

⚠️ The reality? Addiction and mental illness are interconnected, not separate issues. For high-functioning professionals, dual diagnosis is often masked by external success, making it even harder to get proper treatment.

In this video, you’ll learn:

What dual diagnosis really means

Why conventional rehab or therapy often fails

How to identify the hidden emotional drivers beneath addiction

What a truly integrated support system looks like - and why it works

👉 Whether you're seeking support for yourself or trying to understand a loved one, this breakdown of dual diagnosis and addiction in professionals will help you move beyond confusion and shame - and toward real recovery.

00:00 – What dual diagnosis really feels like
00:21 – Why most health professionals get it wrong
00:32 – The missed signs in early GP visits
00:54 – When meds numb you but don’t help
01:13 – AA’s limitations for dual diagnosis
01:31 – The myth of being “too broken”
01:38 – What dual diagnosis actually is
02:00 – The vicious cycle of self-medicating
02:20 – Why separating treatment doesn’t work
02:26 – Addiction and mental health are connected
02:52 – Addiction as a survival strategy
03:14 – The protective purpose of symptoms
03:33 – True recovery starts here
03:56 – What integrated treatment actually looks like
04:15 – Tools to track cravings and emotions
04:36 – Trauma, overwhelm, and emotional regulation
04:55 – Why going slow is key to real progress
05:21 – Support for high-functioning professionals