John Clark
John Clark
Hooked on a Feeling. Dealing with emotions and feelings in recovery.
Hooked on a Feeling. Dealing with emotions and feelings in recovery.
Hooked on a Feeling. Dealing with emotions and feelings in recovery.
Friday 19th November 2021
John Clark shares tips for handling emotions in recovery on 'Forest Fires'. Learn to name your feelings and find support.
15 minutes
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Author:
John Clark
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Emotional Mastery in Recovery: Lessons from Forest Fires
Learning to properly identify our feelings is the first step in the long journey to being able to cope with and manage our feelings.
Ever felt overwhelmed by emotions while trying to stay sober? You're not alone. In this thought-provoking episode of 'Forest Fires', host John Clark and his guests dive into the tricky terrain of handling feelings during recovery. John opens up about his years of using drugs and alcohol to numb painful emotions like shame, depression, and fear. But guess what? Those feelings didn’t just vanish; they stacked up, waiting to be dealt with.
This episode sheds light on how you can face these emotions head-on and manage them in a healthy way. One standout piece of advice from John and his guests is the importance of naming your emotions. If you've spent years dodging your feelings, identifying them can seem like trying to understand a foreign language. But once you start putting names to those emotions, you take the first step towards managing them effectively.
The episode also highlights the crucial role of community and support groups in recovery. John and his guests discuss how sharing experiences in recovery meetings can provide the encouragement and tools needed to handle life's ups and downs without turning back to substances. From physical exercise to meditation, they offer a range of practical tips for coping with negative emotions. A key takeaway? Don’t let negative emotions consume you.
Instead, acknowledge them, name them, and then take proactive steps to address them. This episode of 'Forest Fires' is a treasure trove of insights for anyone grappling with their emotions in recovery. Whether you're just starting your journey or have been on the path for a while, you'll find valuable advice to help you live a healthier, more fulfilling life.