Emotional Sobriety

Emotional sobriety describes the transformation a recovering addict makes beyond attaining physical sobriety.

Physical sobriety refers to giving up gambling, drugs and alcohol, a fairly straight-forward pursuit.

Achieving emotional sobriety involves the ability to feel and cope with emotions, particularly those attached to gambling, drug and alcohol use.

As a defense mechanism, we are prone to protect myself from painful realities.

The difference between the general population and addicts is that the addicts are very good at ignoring their feelings by masking them with gambling, drugs or alcohol.

Being emotionally sober means getting in touch with your emotions, whether positive or negative, and allowing yourself to feel them.