Early recovery and emotional impact

Sobering requires courage – an emotional shield that faces the world with no addiction.

As sexual and porn addicts, we are addicted, not spending good times, but escaping life and the emotional discomfort that can sometimes bring. However, we cannot selectively numb our emotions. We also protect ourselves from joy, beauty, and intimate connections when we protect ourselves from pain by escaping sexual fantasies and behaviors. It’s a terrible trade-off. When we become awake, we will no longer have this shield, and we must (and deal with) the shock of emotions we have been avoiding in addiction. Many of us find that in early recovery we cry or get angry with a hat. Happily, this emotional instability disappears, the longer we wake up. If not, we can seek external assistance (treatment, medication) that can help.

Today’s mission
Choose to experience your feelings. Everyone, for better or worse.