Demanding to create positive emotional states on demand is common misguided strategy that many fall into during recovery. While often we fear emotions because they turn into fear so quickly, we can also demand that we should be able to experience positive emotional states when we want to. When we do this, we are generally trying to achieve a few basic goals ... Show More
Mar 11
Anxiety Recovery Questions & Answers | Ep 339
Want to discuss what you heard today with Drew, Josh Fletcher, and others that share your struggle and experience?https://disordered.fm/community----Overcoming an anxiety disorder comes with a TON of questions, so let's answer some!Questions Answered in This Episode03:45 — Why is ... Show More
23m 42s
Feb 25
Negative Self Beliefs in Anxiety Recovery | Ep 338
Want to discuss this episode with me and others that share your experience?https://disordered.fm/community-------In this episode of The Anxious Truth, we look at why the lessons of floating, mindful acceptance, and exposure can feel out of reach. While the principles of recovery ... Show More
28m 52s
Apr 2024
Are You Emotionally Unavailable? How To Control Your Emotions So They Don’t Control You
<p>When was the last time you cried?</p> <p>For some, crying can be seen as a sign of weakness or vulnerability. Society often teaches us that showing our feelings, especially by crying, should be avoided or suppressed, especially in certain situations or if we want to appear str ... Show More
38m 20s
Feb 2023
243 - All the Feels: How to Ride the Emotional Waves
Are you afraid of your feelings? Do you avoid, numb, or shut down your emotions? How much stress and anxiety do you create trying to avoid uncomfortable emotions? Today I want to talk about the power of emotions, and how to reduce your suffering by feeling your emotions all the w ... Show More
15m 30s
Aug 2022
220 - Stoics and Emotions
Everyone faces up more bravely to a thing for which he has long prepared himself, sufferings, even, being withstood if they have been trained for in advance. Those who are unprepared, on the other hand, are panic-stricken by the most insignificant happenings. —SenecaStoicism is o ... Show More
14m 28s