E87: Why Shame Increases Loss of Control Over Alcohol and How to Manage Shame

Gill discusses shame. We talked about shame way back in episode 7 and learned that there is a clear link between experiencing shame and relapsing. In this episode you’ll learn about the difference between people who are guilt-prone and those who are shame-prone and how that impacts their drinking. She has so many interesting studies to share about the link between shame, loss of control over drinking and developing a problem, and some studies that may explain why some of us are prone to feeling shame instead of guilt. You will also hear the story of Gill's first drink and some insight on how to potentially manage shame in the future.

What to listen to next:

E7: Shame

E54: Neuroplasticity and Using Alcohol to Escape or Numb Out

E35: Emotional Sobriety

E19: Alcohol Use Disorder and Other Mental Health Conditions

E60: How Alcohol Affects Our Cognitive Abilities

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