Episode 223: How Long Do Uncomfortable Emotions Last?
Have you ever felt anxious or antsy when you view less porn? In this episode, coach Jessica addresses a common question many clients face: How long do I have to feel uncomfortable emotions, and how can I process the urges that come with this?
Jessica unpacks the science behind emotions and urges. These sensations—whether they show up as fidgeting, bouncing your leg, or tightness in your chest—are simply your body’s response to thoughts in your brain. The good news? These uncomfortable feelings have a predictable shelf life.
She also shares a helpful analogy to shift how you think about discomfort, and offers practical guidance for how to move through these moments with more trust and less fear. If you’ve been worried about getting stuck in an emotion or overwhelmed by the need to make it stop, this episode is for you.
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What You'll Learn from this Episode:
How urges and emotions manifest as physical sensations in your body.
Why fidgeting and feeling antsy might be your body's way of processing anxiety.
The scientific behind the "shelf life" of emotions.
How to identify and sit with uncomfortable emotions rather than avoiding them.
Why emotions can't actually hurt you when you allow them to be present.
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