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E251: Here’s Why You’re Emotions Are So Intense
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The intensity of our emotions determines how we deal with them. If the intensity gets too much and we become overwhelmed, we can use avoidance coping mechanisms, like drinking, but avoiding emotions just increases their intensity. In this episode, I’ll explain why some of us have more intense emotions than others, what the window of tolerance is and how this relates to your drinking, and how your brain interprets things to lead to these intense emotions. Our perception is in our control, so I’ll leave you with some mindset shifts on how to manage your emotions better and reduce overwhelm.
What to listen to next:
E248: You Can’t Be Comfortable AND Stay Sober
E216: 4 Types of Impulsivity: Which One Are You?
E213: Self-Care is NOT Temporarily Turning Off Your Brain (Getting "Me Time")
E212: Why Some People Get Sober and Others Don’t (Resilience and Epigenetics)
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- Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
- Weekly emails on Fridays https://www.soberpowered.com/email
Work with me:
- Anger Management Coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/anger
- Sober coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/sober-coaching
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The intensity of our emotions determines how we deal with them. If the intensity gets too much and we become overwhelmed, we can use avoidance coping mechanisms, like drinking, but avoiding emotions just increases their intensity. In this episode, I’ll explain why some of us have more intense emotions than others, what the window of tolerance is and how this relates to your drinking, and how your brain interprets things to lead to these intense emotions. Our perception is in our control, so I’ll leave you with some mindset shifts on how to manage your emotions better and reduce overwhelm.
What to listen to next:
E248: You Can’t Be Comfortable AND Stay Sober
E216: 4 Types of Impulsivity: Which One Are You?
E213: Self-Care is NOT Temporarily Turning Off Your Brain (Getting "Me Time")
E212: Why Some People Get Sober and Others Don’t (Resilience and Epigenetics)
Sober Support:
- Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
- Weekly emails on Fridays https://www.soberpowered.com/email
Work with me:
- Anger Management Coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/anger
- Sober coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/sober-coaching
Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors. Learn more:
https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsors
If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support my work https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered
Sources are posted on my website
Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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