Distress Tolerance

How to practice distress tolerance like a pro |

Are you using God's grace as a dopamine hit to excuse your own self-destruction? Let's talk about cognitive dissonance and distress tolerance. 🛑✝️ It's incredibly easy to use the mercy of God as a hall pass when your brain is desperate for a way out. But real grace is costly. It empowers you to stare a craving in the face and say, "Nope. I was bought with a price. God already saved me, which is exactly why we aren't doing this." We've talked about the basal ganglia, the extinction burst, and the illusion of control. But what do you actually do on a Tuesday night at 8:00 PM when the walls are closing in? You practice distress tolerance. You stop trying to eliminate the anxiety or "feel good." You simply prove to your nervous system that you can survive the discomfort without hitting the self-destruct button. 💬 Let me know in the comments: What is your go-to method for practicing distress tolerance when the cravings hit? 👇 If this gave you the reframe you needed today, hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to Sober Psychology for more raw truth on faith, mental health, and breaking the cycle.