Are You In Control Of Your Mood?Are You In Control Of Your Mood?
Love Over Addiction
When you love someone suffering from addiction, you've maybe wondered: why am I not good enough for them to get sober? Or thinking that if your partner would just get sober, you'd finally be able to feel happy again. This can then start a downward...
48:26•14 Feb 2021
Taking Charge of Your Emotions: A Love Over Addiction Episode
“Basing your mood on how others are feeling (or what they're doing) is not healthy. So how do you make sure that regardless of things going wrong around you, they don't affect how you feel?”
Have you ever felt like your mood is at the mercy of a loved one's addiction? In this episode of 'Love Over Addiction', Michelle Anderson dives into the emotional roller coaster that often accompanies loving someone with an addiction. She tackles the tough questions many of us face: Why am I not enough for them to get sober? Wouldn't everything be better if they just stopped drinking or using drugs?
Michelle shares her personal journey with codependency and how she learned to reclaim her emotional independence. You'll find practical tips on self-care, recognizing when you're giving away your power, and creating a list of activities that uplift you. This episode is a lifeline for anyone struggling to maintain their emotional well-being in the face of a loved one's addiction. Tune in for heartfelt advice and actionable steps to foster healthier relationships and personal growth.
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