OPC 44: Healing The Crippling Fear and Anxiety of Feeling Your Feelings

The fear of change often shows up as resistance. For years in addiction, we create chaos, emotional turmoil, family strain and more. However, when we get sober, the fear of change can cause us to feel unsafe, retreat, and in turn create more friction when our lives depend on the change. 

In this week’s Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast, the group helped Michael. With fear running his life for the last number of years, he fears the change of becoming truly sober. As soon as he feels change start to set in, he retreats back to old behaviors and his party lifestyle. Creating chaos and distractions for himself, he recognizes that he is afraid to feel any emotions at all. 

Tune in to learn how to pinpoint the root of your fears and implement effective coping strategies. 

What You Will Discover:

• [0:18] Michael explains the extent in which fear has controlled his life thus far. 

• [6:33] How to address the true causes behind fear and anxiety. 

• [8:48] He begins to explore what he is truly afraid of. 

• [11:02] The real fears Michael is struggling with- the fear of vulnerability and feeling emotion. 

• [19:15] How he creates chaos simply because that is what he is familiar and comfortable with. 

• [25:15] Coping skills that can be implemented in order to deal with fear and anxiety.

• [35:46] Shifting selfish and fearful mindsets into gratitude. 

• [40:04] The group shares their thoughts regarding Michael’s coaching session.

• [53:50] The importance of treating mental health issues appropriately and being open to seeking professional help.

For the show notes and links for this episode go to omarpinto.com/044.

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