Relapse Dreams and Emotional Sobriety: Donna and Julianne's Honest Conversation
You have to let it go, you have to feel feelings, and I think that's a part of more emotional sobriety than just like physical sobriety, like you have to learn to feel emotions, and that's a part of emotional intelligence.
Ever had a dream so vivid it felt real? Imagine if that dream involved relapsing. In this episode of 'How I Met My Mother, Sober', Donna and Julianne tackle the unnerving topic of relapse dreams. These dreams can be so intense they stir up all sorts of emotions and fears. But how do you deal with them? Donna and Julianne open up about their own experiences, exploring how these dreams affect their sobriety and mental health.
They chat about the triggers these dreams can set off and the feelings they bring to the surface. But that's not all. The mother-daughter duo also dives into how they're managing life's curveballs, like working overtime and grappling with disordered eating. It's a raw, heartfelt discussion that sheds light on the ongoing challenges of recovery. They share their strategies for coping, from leaning on each other to using various tools in their recovery toolbox, like reading and attending meetings.
One memorable quote from the episode is, 'You have to let it go, you have to feel feelings, and I think that's a part of more emotional sobriety than just like physical sobriety, like you have to learn to feel emotions, and that's a part of emotional intelligence'. This episode is packed with insights and personal stories that will resonate with anyone on their own recovery journey or supporting a loved one through theirs.