Nelson H.
Nelson H.
The new worries of a newly sober life
The new worries of a newly sober life
The new worries of a newly sober life
Thursday 28th October 2021
Nelson H. discusses the unexpected challenges and responsibilities of sobriety in this episode of 'LOL Sober'.
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Get the buttons here!Facing New Challenges in Sobriety: Nelson H.'s Honest Reflections
I think, yeah, you know, I do worry about more things than I did before in sobriety, for sure a lot more things, but I also have quite a few tools to work through the stuff that I worry about.
Ever wondered what happens after the initial euphoria of getting sober? Nelson H. dives into this often-overlooked phase of recovery in this episode of 'LOL Sober'. He starts with a light-hearted anecdote about a tweet that resonated with him: a newly sober individual suddenly finding themselves worried about things they never gave a second thought to before. It's a sentiment Nelson knows all too well.
Having gone through rehab in 2008, he experienced an immediate uplift in his life, with support from friends, family, and fellow recovery group members. It felt like he was on top of the world, much like Jack from Titanic. But then reality hit hard. Nelson candidly shares the surprising amount of 'adulting' that sobriety demands. Gone were the days of ignoring bills or showing up late without consequence. Suddenly, he had to face his responsibilities head-on.
One of the most jarring changes was feeling emotions again—both the highs and the lows. He opens up about how challenging it was to adjust to these new feelings and how being a parent added another layer of worry. Despite these hurdles, Nelson found ways to cope. He talks about the tools and strategies that helped him manage his new worries, ultimately spending less time fretting than ever before.
If you're curious about the real-life challenges that come after getting sober, this episode offers an honest and relatable look at what to expect.