Overcoming Fear in Sobriety: Tools for Anxiety, Uncertainty & Emotional Sobriety
Description
In today’s episode of Recovering Out Loud, Anthony breaks down one of the biggest challenges in sobriety: the fear of the future. If you struggle with overthinking, catastrophizing, anxiety about relapse, financial insecurity, or the pressure of rebuilding your life — this episode will ground you.
You’ll learn:
• The psychology and neurology behind fear in recovery
• Why uncertainty feels dangerous when you stop drinking or using
• The lies fear tells, and how to counter them with evidence
• How fear shapes behaviour, avoidance, self-sabotage & toxic cycles
• Tools for emotional sobriety: reframing, action steps, CBT, surrender
• How to build a healthy relationship with the future
• Reflection questions you can use today
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Keywords:
recovery podcast, fear of the future, sobriety anxiety, emotional sobriety, addiction recovery motivation, relapse prevention, overthinking in recovery, fear in sobriety, CBT for anxiety, early recovery support, how to stay sober, Anthony Recovering Out Loud
United States
