Why You Keep Spiraling...and How to Stop

We’ve all had moments when one small thing sends us spiraling. You feel discouraged, angry, anxious, impatient, or completely checked out—and before long, you’re taking it out on your wife, snapping at your kids, reaching for your phone, or looking for anything that will help you escape what you’re feeling. But what if the emotion isn’t the real problem? In this raw solo episode, Jerrad shares a recent moment of comparison and insecurity that forced him to slow down and ask a deeper question: Why am I actually feeling this? He unpacks how painful moments can touch old wounds, how the enemy uses those wounds to whisper lies, and why so many men immediately turn to anger, alcohol, pornography, entertainment, work, or isolation to avoid what is happening inside them. You’ll learn how to: • Recognize when you’re beginning to spiral • Identify the lie underneath your emotions • Understand why you numb, withdraw, or explode • Stop letting one thought control your entire day • Replace destructive lies with the truth of God’s Word • Bring your pain honestly before the Holy Spirit Before you lash out, shut down, or numb yourself, pause and ask: Where is the wound? What is the lie I’m believing? What does God say is true? You do not have to be controlled by every thought or emotion that enters your mind. Slow down, bring it into the light, and let the truth of God lead you. Subscribe for weekly conversations that help men follow Jesus, love their wives, and lead their families well. Learn more about Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com