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Derek G.

Certified Peer Supporter

Accepting New Connections

Hi, my name is Derek. I have struggled with substance abuse, Bipolar Disorder Type 1, ADHD, and suicidal thoughts. I'm here to listen without judgment.

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Member since April 28, 2023

About Derek Gaddis

Biography

My sobriety date is February 9th, 2013. I am an alcoholic/addict, and I also have ADHD and Bipolar Disorder Type 1. I'm a certified Adult Peer Support Specialist and Mental Health First Aider. After abusing substances for 20+ years, I got clean and sober and have been working with others on recovery since 2014. I am married and have 5 children. Two of my kids have learning disabilities, anxiety and other emotional behavioral challenges.

Specialties

Addiction Recovery Bipolar Disorder General Support Hallucinations Hearing Voices Mental Health Ministry Parenting Peer Worker Support Psychosis Substance Use Brain Injury Diabetes Eating Disorder LGBTQIA+ Life Skills Young Adults Women Stress & Anxiety Suicide Loss PTSD Borderline Personality Disorder Cancer Depression Caregivers Chronic Illnesses Heart Disease Military Veterans Other Physical Health

My Recovery Story

Recovery was a multi-faceted thing for me. First I got clean and sober, and then I had to address all of the root issues that had led to my substance abuse. Being diagnosed with BiPolar Disorder Type 1 and making my mental health a priority had definitely been important in helping me to be clean and sober for more than 10 years now. I can enjoy my life and family like I never could in my past.

My Motivation To Help

I owe my sobriety and mental health to others who have helped me through the years. I love to give back and have been working in the substance abuse and mental health field for more than 10 years now. Helping others helps me.

My Chatrooms

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Upcoming meetings

Tuesday, May 07
06:00 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Wednesday, May 08
05:30 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Tuesday, May 14
06:00 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Wednesday, May 15
05:30 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Tuesday, May 21
06:00 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Wednesday, May 22
05:30 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Tuesday, May 28
06:00 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Wednesday, May 29
05:30 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Tuesday, June 04
06:00 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Wednesday, June 05
05:30 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Tuesday, June 11
06:00 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Wednesday, June 12
05:30 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Tuesday, June 18
06:00 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Wednesday, June 19
05:30 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Tuesday, June 25
06:00 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

Wednesday, June 26
05:30 PM EST

Youth Adult Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction

My Contributions

Hosted 50 group meetings

Moderate 0 chatroom(s)

Conducted 4 one-on-one meetings