Emotional Sobriety & Staying Sober

I first came to South Orange County Detox and Treatment with the intention of detoxing from alcohol. Little did I know at the time how important emotional sobriety is in maintaining my sobriety. I wasn’t sure why I drank or why I couldn’t stop. Learning about emotional sobriety has shown me that emotional dependency (or lack thereof) is one of the roots of my inability to stay sober.

New Relationships

I have begun the process of developing new relationships with myself and others. I have learned that I can express my individuality without sacrificing togetherness in relationships. I need to stop letting others write my story. My feelings and opinions are no more or less valuable than anyone else’s. I have been given tools to assist me, including an emotional sobriety inventory. I am realizing that what the flaws I see in others are often projections of my own character defects. For me, emotional sobriety is a work in progress and a key part of my recovery plan.