Some follow thetypical 12-step programpopularized by Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous.
And then there are the lone sum who follow a whole host ofother strategieslike attending support groups.
But emotional sobriety is importantand don’t just trust our word for it.
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Otherwise, we’ll go back to our drug of choice in the end.
You have kind of this overwhelm of emotions, and they all eventually rush up.
And, for me, I coped with those challenges through the use of drugs and alcohol.
Developing Emotional Sobriety
There are many ways to develop your emotional sobriety.
For Padlo, he practiced mindfulness and chose to spend three months studying yoga full-time.
Even if mindfulness is your forte, other expert-recommended strategies can help you develop sobriety.
And conversely, when I’m doing those things, I have much more control over that.
Most of thesepressures stem from social relationshipswith peers and a fear of rejection.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Part of recoverya key partis understanding your emotional sobriety.
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