Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
Feeling fight or flight in sobriety
Feeling fight or flight in sobriety
Feeling fight or flight in sobriety
Monday 29th August 2022
Join Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis on The Recovered Life Show as they discuss managing the fight or flight response in sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Taming Anxiety: Strategies for Managing Fight or Flight in Sobriety
If you're in fight or flight, the brain is fired up with an eight-lane highway to negativity, and to choose to take the other road of acceptance and activities that we can do to take care.
Feeling like your anxiety is running the show in your sobriety journey? You're not alone. In this episode of The Recovered Life Show, hosts Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis tackle the ever-present fight or flight response that can wreak havoc on both your mental and physical health. They share their personal experiences and offer practical tips to help you manage this intense reaction to stress.
Damon and Kristina start by discussing the everyday stressors that can trigger the fight or flight response, making it clear that while stress is unavoidable, chronic stress is a different beast altogether. They emphasize the importance of recognizing when your stress levels are tipping into dangerous territory and how to stay grounded in those moments. Kristina opens up about her struggle with anxiety around punctuality, revealing how she learned to see being late as a choice rather than a catastrophe.
Damon, on the other hand, highlights the significance of staying flexible and present, noting that living in the moment is crucial for avoiding relapse. The conversation then shifts to the physical toll that stress can take on your body. Damon and Kristina explain how chronic stress can weaken your immune system and disrupt your digestive health, underscoring the need for professional help if physical symptoms persist.
They wrap up the episode by encouraging listeners to practice the coping mechanisms they've discussed, like staying present and seeking professional support when needed. If you're battling the fight or flight response in your recovery, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help you regain control.