Here’s Why Your Emotions Are So Intense (E251)
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The intensity of our emotions determines how we deal with them. If the intensity gets too much and we become overwhelmed, we can use avoidance coping mechanisms, like drinking, but avoiding emotions just increases their intensity. In this episode, I’ll explain why some of us have more intense emotions than others, what the window of tolerance is and how this relates to your drinking, and how your brain interprets things to lead to these intense emotions. Our perception is in our control, so I’ll leave you with some mindset shifts on how to manage your emotions better and reduce overwhelm.
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Gillian Tietz. Here’s Why Your Emotions Are So Intense (E251). Sober Powered. 2024
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McLoughlin, E. et al. The tendency to appraise stressful situations as more of a threat is associated with poorer health and well-being. Stress and Health. 2023.
