Feeling so stressed out to the point that you don’t want to do anything? Getting overwhelmed can paralyze you and put you in a place of judging and shaming yourself. Recovery on the road to sobriety is a long arduous journey full of hardships and new things. You are not the only person going through this. Remember, getting to that place that you want to be is a marathon, so don’t stress out about being overwhelmed. It’s just part of life! Stay tuned to hear some ways to handle these feelings.

In this episode Martha speaks about:

• Telling yourself that you shouldn’t feel a certain way
• Giving yourself space to have those feelings
• Allowing overwhelm and stress to take over in your life
• Looking for ways to work through our overwhelm
• Recognizing moments that are completely out of your control
• Handling the present right now
• Acknowledging, letting go, and moving on
• Putting up unrealistic expectations for yourself
• Remembering what a miracle it is to stay sober
• Taking actions to move yourself out of overwhelm
• Being grateful for what you have today

Links to Resources:

Facebook Group: Step up in recovery – A safe place to grow and receive support.