Avoiding your emotions

Avoiding your emotions

Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Adriana Bucci's latest episode of 'The Shiftshow' takes a deep dive into the all-too-common habit of avoiding emotions, particularly among survivors of narcissistic abuse. Adriana shares her own personal tale of grappling with grief during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing how her subconscious sought to dodge these uncomfortable feelings by engaging in excessive cleaning.

It's a story many can relate to—when life's pressures mount, it's tempting to sidestep emotions rather than face them head-on. Adriana explains that avoiding emotions is a learned behaviour from childhood, where our brains perceive certain feelings as dangerous. This episode encourages listeners to recognise that these reactions are normal and offers guidance on how to break free from this cycle. Adriana candidly discusses her own experiences with chronic pain and how addressing underlying emotions helped alleviate her symptoms.

Listeners are reminded that healing begins with feeling. Adriana advocates for allowing oneself to fully experience emotions, even when they're uncomfortable. She suggests practical steps like journaling and meditation as tools to process feelings. This episode is not just a discussion; it's a gentle nudge towards self-awareness and healing. So, what steps will you take to stop avoiding your emotions and start embracing them? This episode might just inspire you to find out.