Emotional Rollercoaster: Navigating Feelings After Sobriety with Molly Desch
Learning healthy strategies for the myriad of emotions that come up after you quit drinking takes time. You have to practice different techniques that work for you and work through them until they become much more bearable. These changes don't happen overnight.
Have you ever felt like society is obsessed with numbing emotions? In this episode of 'This is Sober', Molly Desch dives into this very topic. From the constant buzz of social media to the endless cycle of online shopping and overworking, it's easy to get lost in distractions that keep us from truly feeling. But what happens when you remove one of the biggest numbing agents—alcohol?
Molly shares her personal journey and offers practical tips on how to handle the wave of emotions that can flood in once you quit drinking. She emphasizes that learning to manage these feelings takes time and practice. Techniques like meditation and music are among her favorites for altering moods in a healthy way.
Molly encourages listeners to lean into their emotions, rather than shy away from them, arguing that experiencing the full spectrum of feelings can lead to a richer, more passionate life. If you're navigating sobriety and want to learn how to embrace your emotions fully, this episode is a must-listen.