Episode #165: Overcome Pxrn Relapse with THIS! — Dr. Trish Leigh
Mar 29, 2025
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Struggling with cravings after stress? Discover how emotional regulation plays a crucial role in breaking free from digital addiction. Learn the science behind dopamine and its link to urges. Uncover practical techniques like the 'Feel, Think, Act' strategy to combat cravings. Plus, get insights on how to rewire your brain for lasting resilience. Take the first steps towards reclaiming your life with actionable tools!
Stress can trigger cravings for explicit content due to conditioned dopamine responses, emphasizing the need for effective emotional regulation.
Employing the 'feel, think, act' strategy alongside physical activity can help manage urges and promote healthier emotional coping mechanisms.
Deep dives
Understanding Emotional Regulation
Experiencing stress can trigger urges to return to explicit content as a means of emotional relief. This behavior stems from a conditioned response, where high levels of dopamine from such material provide quick respite from negative feelings. It’s crucial to recognize that while these urges are natural, developing healthy emotional regulation strategies is essential for long-term well-being. Learning to cope with stress by allowing negative emotions to pass, which typically last only around 90 seconds, forms the foundation for healthier reactions.
The Feel, Think, Act Approach
A proactive framework called 'feel, think, act' can be employed when faced with emotional challenges. The process begins with acknowledging and experiencing the emotions rather than immediately seeking to escape them. Following this, individuals are encouraged to shift their focus to problem-solving and finding constructive actions. Emphasizing the positivity of projecting love and peace can greatly influence emotional states, illustrating the power of mindset in overcoming difficult situations.
Alternatives to Relapse: Physical Activity and Reframing
In moments when the temptation to revert to harmful patterns is overwhelming, engaging in physical activity can serve as a constructive outlet. Activities such as push-ups or other forms of exercise can release endorphins, helping to mitigate stress and regulate emotions. Additionally, reframing negative thoughts into positive affirmations can aid in overcoming cravings and urges. This combination of physical engagement and mental reframing encourages personal growth and helps transform survival mode into a thriving state.
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Navigating Cravings: Strategies for Emotional Regulation and Relapse Prevention
Struggling with urges and cravings after a stressful event? You're not alone. In this episode, I break down exactly what happens in your brain during these moments and, more importantly, how you can prevent relapse and recover if you've slipped. 🚀
We’ll dive into: ✅ How stress triggers cravings for explicit content ✅ Why emotional regulation is the key to breaking free ✅ The science behind dopamine and addiction ✅ My "Feel, Think, Act" strategy to stop urges in their tracks ✅ Practical tools to rewire your brain and build mental resilience
If you're ready to take control, download my Reward Reset Guide: 32 Brain Hacks to Leave the Screen and Reclaim Your Life at drtrishleigh.com.
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