Braydon Hillier
Braydon Hillier
Episode 009: Yes, you will think about drinking & Yes, it's okay to feel
Episode 009: Yes, you will think about drinking & Yes, it's okay to feel
Episode 009: Yes, you will think about drinking & Yes, it's okay to feel
Wednesday 31st August 2022
Braydon Hillier discusses handling drinking thoughts and embracing emotions in sobriety on 'Sobering Up'.
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Sobriety: Managing Drinking Thoughts and Emotions
It definitely has helped me tremendously to sit down and kind of really think for once about what exactly I was trying to accomplish by drinking so much and or what exactly I was trying to get away from by drinking so much.
What if you could navigate the tricky waters of sobriety without feeling overwhelmed by the constant thoughts of drinking? In this episode of 'Sobering Up', host Braydon Hillier dives into a topic that resonates with anyone on the path to recovery: the inevitable thoughts about drinking and how to manage them. Braydon doesn't sugarcoat it – almost everyone in recovery will think about drinking at some point.
But he emphasizes that it's not the thoughts themselves that pose a problem; it's how you handle them that makes all the difference. Drawing from his own experiences, Braydon shares practical strategies to redirect these thoughts by reflecting on how alcohol negatively impacted your life. He encourages listeners to compare their current sober life with their past struggles, reinforcing the decision to stay on the path of recovery. But that's just one part of the journey.
Braydon also delves into the emotions that surface when you stop using substances as a crutch. Facing these feelings can be daunting, but Braydon assures that it's not as terrifying as it seems. He believes that confronting and working through emotions is essential for sustainable sobriety. By sharing his personal stories, Braydon illustrates that addiction often stems from deeper issues, not just the substance itself.
He urges listeners to dig into their personal histories and talk to someone who can help them understand what they were trying to escape by drinking. The key takeaway? It's okay to feel. Emotions are a vital part of life, and experiencing them fully can make your sober journey more meaningful. Braydon's candid advice and heartfelt reflections make this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking guidance and support in their recovery journey.