TAM+ Ep 35: Breaking the Emotional Rollercoaster: How 'Checking the Facts' Can Transform Your RecoveryTAM+ Ep 35: Breaking the Emotional Rollercoaster: How 'Checking the Facts' Can Transform Your Recovery
The Addicted Mind Podcast
'Check the Facts' is a technique from DBT that helps manage intense emotions, offering a strategic approach to recovery and decision-making.
17:43•5 Sept 2024
Mastering Emotions: The Power of 'Check the Facts' in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Learn how to identify and assess emotional triggers.
- Discover practical steps to rethink assumptions.
- Understand the role of support networks in recovery.
- Gain insights into managing catastrophic thinking.
- Enhance decision-making by balancing emotions with rational thought.
“Emotions are pieces of information we need to make good decisions, but they shouldn't be the only thing driving us.”
Feeling like your emotions are in the driver's seat, steering you towards chaos? You're definitely not alone. In this compelling episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind introduce a life-changing technique from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) called 'Check the Facts'. Imagine hitting pause on those overwhelming feelings that seem to take over your life. This episode teaches you just that.
Duane and Eric guide you through a straightforward six-step process designed to help untangle your thoughts and bring clarity to emotional turmoil. They dive into how emotions can lead to impulsive decisions that might not align with your recovery goals or personal values. It's all about stepping back, examining the story your brain is telling you, and checking if it's grounded in reality. This technique offers a fresh perspective, helping you respond more strategically to life's challenges.
You'll learn how to identify your emotions, assess the events prompting them, and reconsider your interpretations and assumptions. The hosts also discuss how involving a support network can be invaluable in gaining a broader perspective. They emphasise the importance of questioning perceived threats and catastrophic thinking, offering practical advice for managing intense emotions. With their blend of expertise and empathy, Duane and Eric make a complex subject accessible, encouraging listeners to embrace this skill as part of their recovery toolkit.
Whether you're dealing with guilt, fear, or shame, this episode provides actionable steps to regain control over your emotional responses. So, why not give it a listen and see how 'Checking the Facts' can transform your journey towards wellness?
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