From Numb to Knowing
Day 1
Today’s video introduces the idea that your drinking is influenced by different “parts” of you, rather than just willpower or “bad habits.”
Through an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens, you’ll learn that these parts—especially the ones urging you to drink—are actually trying to protect or help you in some way.
By noticing your thoughts, body sensations, and emotional triggers, you’ll begin approaching yourself with curiosity instead of judgment.
Key Points from Day 1:
A New Perspective on Drinking: Drinking often comes from protective parts aiming to meet deeper emotional needs, rather than simply a lack of willpower.
All Parts Are Welcome: In IFS, every part has a positive intent—no part is “bad” or out to sabotage you.
Inner Conflict: One part may urge you to drink, while another part criticizes or wants you to stop, leading to internal tension.
Reflection Exercise: Identifying when you feel the urge to drink—and exploring any bodily sensations or thoughts that arise—helps you become more self-aware.
Next Step: Use today’s worksheet to dig deeper into these patterns. Tomorrow, you’ll learn more about the specific parts contributing to your relationship with alcohol.