Having a feeling
Danny A Shannon
Founder of Encapsulator | Sober over a Decade | Empowering Recovery through Tech & Community | Social Media Influencer with 300K+ Followers ?? Start The Recovery And Beyond Program ??
I want to be the very first to admit that I am an extremely sensitive guy!
I spent 17 years of my life using and abusing drugs of all kinds and I had no idea what a feeling even was. You see, I had only 2 default emotions "Anger & Happiness" it was simple, I was either angry because I had run out of drugs, or I was happy because I just got some.
What a sad existance that so many people out there also suffer from :(
When I entered recovery on the 15th September 2009, my life took a dramatic change very quickly, I had been covered by what I refer to as "my security blanket" for 17 years. Let me tell you, I got a very rude shock the day I began to experience feelings.
The treatment program I completed went for 3 months, this was made up of a reduction program to total abstainence. I had been been listening to other people in their early days of recovery talking about being very anxious. People whingeing about being upset because someone didn't say good morning or they were ignored by someone else. Wahhhhhh
Well, the day arrived when I finally got my first day clean off all substances in over 17 years and I remember that day clearly. I was scared like a little boy and I suddenly understood what anxiety actually meant, I felt sad, mad, angry, shy, happy all in the one moment and all day long, it was unlike anything I had experienced previously before. it was horrible.
Anyway, my point of this article is to let people know that even though I have come a long way in the last 9.5 years, I suffer from being over sensitive in so many situations and it is still a horrible emotion to deal with, I think too much and I take things way to serious at times. But, this is me. I now know myself very well. In fact, I love the man that I have become and I wouldn't never want that to change.
Be proud of your emotions guys! and if I may just say one more thing?
RECOVERY FROM DRUG & ALCOHOL ADDICTION IS POSSIBLE :)
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5 年Danny Your transformational journey is a solid example of exemplary courage and unshakable resilience ?????????? Our depth and range of experiencing emotions is exactly what makes us human. Therefore being sensitive is never a weakness ???? If anything, it allows us to connect with others at a deeper level ??
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5 年Great article, Danny! It is a great description of a very common human experience... dealing with our thoughts, feelings and emotions. Wishing you the best on your ongoing "Heroes Journey."
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5 年Well said. The article is great ?? keep doing video being real, raw and relevant. You have an incredible message to share for so many:) Great Job!!! Tag me in so I can support:) Danny Shannon
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5 年Just as we human beings are vulnerable, we are equally strong. Alcoholism/drugs is a terrible disease and it can happen to anyone. I wish you strength as you continue your journey and I hope the paths you follow, whatever they may be, will bring you peace. I applaud your courage to write and share this piece, and while I don’t know you, I support you. Thank you for sharing your story Danny.