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Podcast: It's Not About the Alcohol
Episode: Ep48 | Are you motivated by shame?
Description: Shame is a big motivator for high-functioning drinkers and perfectionists. Feeling like you have to prove yourself, or earn the right to relax, comes from the belief that you are not worthy as you are. You have to DO better to BE good enough. When you stop drinking, a large chunk of shame goes away. Because you no longer have anything to hide. But the "problem" with having less shame is that your motivation to perform goes away too. Post acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) affects 95 percent of us in early sobriety. Depression may feel like a...