Antonia Ryan
Antonia Ryan
Episode 45 - The Upside of Messing up
Episode 45 - The Upside of Messing up
Episode 45 - The Upside of Messing up
Friday 31st March 2023
Learn how to cope with regret and guilt in alcohol recovery. Antonia Ryan shares tips on turning mistakes into growth opportunities.
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When you've identified the feeling, talk to someone about it, someone you trust who will be able to put the event into perspective, reach out and share your feelings with others.
Ever feel like your past mistakes are haunting you, especially when you're trying to stay sober? In this episode of 'The Alcohol Recovery Show', Antonia Ryan dives into the heavy emotions of regret, guilt, and shame that often accompany alcohol recovery. These feelings can be so overwhelming that the temptation to drink again looms large. But what if there was a way to turn these negative emotions into something positive?
Antonia shares practical advice on how to manage these uncomfortable feelings without reaching for a drink. She emphasizes the importance of talking to someone you trust about your regrets and guilt. Opening up can help you see things from a different perspective and strengthen your relationships by building trust and authenticity. Antonia also reminds us that making mistakes doesn't make you a bad person. It's all part of being human.
By acknowledging your imperfections and learning from your errors, you can take positive actions to address past wrongs. Whether it's offering an apology, paying a debt, or making amends, these steps can help ease the pain of regret, even if they can't erase the past. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that everyone messes up, but it's how you handle it that counts.
So if you're struggling with feelings of regret and guilt, tune in to find out how to turn those missteps into stepping stones on your path to sobriety.