
Why I Stopped Drinking & What Happened Changed Everything - Anna Donaghey
The Resilient Mind
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Emotional Signals vs. Alcohol Numbness
This chapter explores the significance of acknowledging negative emotions instead of numbing them with alcohol, drawing an analogy to a car's dashboard warning lights. It encourages understanding personal motivations for drinking, reframing the journey of sobriety as a path of growth and curiosity, rather than loss and perfectionism. The discussion highlights the importance of mindset shifts and developing healthier coping mechanisms to foster a positive relationship with alcohol.
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