Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
Episode 65: Negative Emotions
Episode 65: Negative Emotions
Episode 65: Negative Emotions
Friday 23rd May 2025
Explore how negative emotions impact addiction recovery for individuals and families. Learn to ride the wave with Casey's ocean analogy.
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Episode Overview
- Negative emotions are uncomfortable but crucial signals.
- Ride the wave of emotions rather than avoid them.
- Sadness signals loss; depression may involve hidden anger.
- Guilt arises from perceived wrongdoing; shame relates to social norms.
- Seek help through therapy or recovery fellowships for emotional support.
Emotions are a full-body experience; we might feel them all over the place.
In this episode of 'Addiction and the Family', Casey and Kira Arrillaga tackle the complex topic of negative emotions and their impact on recovery from addiction. Drawing from their personal experiences and professional insights, they explore how emotions like fear, anger, guilt, and shame can influence both those recovering from addiction and their families. Casey shares his wave analogy to help understand and manage these emotions, comparing them to ocean waves that rise, peak, and eventually subside.
He emphasises the importance of recognising these emotions in our bodies and learning to ride through them rather than avoiding them. The episode dives into specific emotions such as sadness, depression, guilt, and shame, highlighting their underlying causes and effects. Casey discusses how sadness often signals a sense of loss, while depression might be linked to unexpressed anger.
Guilt, he explains, arises from a sense of having done something wrong, whereas shame is more about social perceptions and fears of not fitting in. Throughout the discussion, Casey and Kira stress the importance of emotional honesty and seeking help through therapy or recovery fellowships. They encourage listeners to embrace their feelings, share their experiences, and find supportive communities where they can express themselves freely.
Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode offers valuable insights into understanding and managing negative emotions. So why not dive in and see what lessons you can take away for your own journey?