Adina Silvestri
Dr. Adina Silvestri
How to Deal with Extreme Emotional Anxiety
How to Deal with Extreme Emotional Anxiety
How to Deal with Extreme Emotional Anxiety
Thursday 28th January 2021
Elizabeth shares her journey through emotional anxiety and how mindfulness helped her cope on 'Atheists in Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Calm: Elizabeth's Journey Through Emotional Anxiety
To me, awareness is just such a huge, huge, huge component of growth and moving forward, and that's where mindfulness and meditation can play a role to bring a greater awareness to all the things that are happening inside you.
Feeling overwhelmed by emotional anxiety? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Atheists in Recovery', Elizabeth opens up about her battle with intense emotional anxiety and how it shaped her life. From her childhood experiences of emotional neglect to the moment she realized she was using substances to cope, Elizabeth's story is both raw and relatable. She breaks down what Childhood Emotional Neglect means and how it affects us as adults, often leaving us numb and disconnected from our feelings.
Dr. Adina Silvestri, the compassionate host, joins Elizabeth in discussing practical steps for managing these overwhelming emotions. They dive into the importance of awareness and the initial steps you can take to start a mindfulness practice, even if it seems daunting at first. With a touch of humor, Dr. Silvestri shares what her clients think about mindfulness, making the conversation light yet deeply insightful.
Elizabeth also shares her wisdom as a practitioner, emphasizing the power of brain health and the significance of 'feeling the pain' to truly heal. If you've ever felt like you're drowning in your emotions or just don't know how to start dealing with them, this episode offers a lifeline. It’s packed with practical advice and personal stories that make complex concepts like mindfulness and meditation accessible.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, dealing with the fallout of childhood neglect, or simply curious about alternative ways to manage your mental health, this episode provides valuable insights and a sense of community. Tune in to hear Elizabeth's journey and learn how you too can find calm amidst the chaos.