Listen to the Whisper Before It Becomes a Scream

I’m pretty good at coping once I’m already overwhelmed. The harder part is recognizing what my mind and body are telling me before I get there. Today I’m talking about proactive coping—recognizing the physical and emotional warning signs before they become emergencies. I look at the difference between coping and avoidance, intentionally visiting my “dark place,” and why even healthy things like hobbies, creativity, and excitement can push me too far when I stop listening to myself. Recovery is teaching me that I don’t have to wait until I’m hurting, exhausted, isolated, or overwhelmed to respond. My emotions don’t have to make my decisions for me. What is your mind or body whispering to you today? Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Rather listen on Apple Podcasts? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recovery-daily-podcast/id1693924779 Visit my Recovery Upcycling Etsy shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/RecoveryUpcycling