The Reasons We Avoid Shame by Numbing and Escaping
When the pressure of life overwhelms us, we naturally want to hide. While we all hide in different ways, we are all seeking relief from the intensity of our emotions. We trick ourselves into believing that if we can numb or escape, we can pretend that the pain and the pressure don’t exist.
And while these methods can work in the short term, these patterns of coping only threaten our relationships with others and intensify our shame. In this episode, I will share how I learned to trust God in the moment with my overwhelming emotions. You’ll discover how you can learn to appreciate your emotions and allow them to drive you to healthy action that will also free you from the grip of shame.
What You’ll Learn:
The difference between a trauma response and numbing and escaping
Why it’s normal to struggle to find healthy examples of dealing with shame
How to appreciate your emotion as a tool and a resource instead of a handicap
Examples of ways to take action when you feel attacked by shame
How choosing to numb and escape prevents us from experiencing fulfilling relationships