21. How to Overcome Anxiety While Being Sober

Feeling anxious?
The truth is we all feel it sometimes.
However, some get it bad more than others.
One of the biggest reasons why people turn to alcohol and drugs is to "calm their nerves" or essentially temporarily stifle their anxiety. The only problem is it never really goes away.
It's also a huge reason why people don't want to get sober in the first place. Alcohol and drugs become a crutch for anxiety and addicts feel like they can't function without it.
However, you DON'T need alcohol and drugs to overcome your anxieties.
Kaila and Kiki discuss how they dealt with their anxieties and how it led them to addictive behaviors. They also talk about some of the ways they deal with anxiety while they are sober and why you don't need drugs or alcohol to feel calm and at peace. Plus, you'll hear some wellness tips on how to calm your anxiety in situations that it can be triggered.
In this episode, they'll cover:

• How their anxieties lead them to become addicted to drugs and alcohol
• What it was like dealing with their anxieties as soon as they got sober
• Wellness tips and tricks on how to calm your anxiety down when you are sober