How I overcame addiction | Alex Catterson | TEDxCU

According to the National Institutes of Health, under half of adults who struggle with alcoholism and/or eating disorders make a full recovery. By age 21, Alex Catterson gained two years of sobriety and recovered from an eating disorder. Alex shares her inspiring insights and wisdom about entering recovery as a young adult. Alex is a Junior at The University of Colorado, Boulder. She is in the process of earning a Business degree with a focus in entrepreneurship and social responsibility. Alex is originally from Stamford, Connecticut but fell in love with the Western US after a backpacking trip in high school. She loves yoga, hiking, camping, podcasts, languages, stand-up, and spending time with her little brother, Zackary. Alex is also passionate about inspiring those who struggle with addiction to gain agency in their recovery. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@peterlarson4452]

Thank you for your courage. Your story will help many others! The message to never stop healing and discovering is as powerful as it gets. Thank you

[@georgia1191]

Brilliant! Glad I found you and sis I’m proud of you! You’re a winner ! Only I know this is debatable but I don’t see you as an addict I see you as an overcomer!and a conqueror ! You’re strong enough to bear and acknowledge humility and I believe in your continued success.

[@sunn129]

You'l reach places girl ! Keep going

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👍👍👍

[@jasonbachelor604]

You do not have an "addiction" GROW UP