Q&A What Is the Difference between Constricting Your Emotions and Controlling Your Emotions? To watch the video please purchase a subscription to the Recovery Library. To watch the video, please purchase a subscription to the Recovery Library.Gain unlimited access to over 1,800 articles and expert Q&A videos.Already a Recovery Library member? Log in to listen to the full recording.Question: I’m confused about the difference between constriction of emotions, which you say can come back years later if not properly grieved, versus controlling emotions through techniques given in the book. They both seem to be a way of avoiding the thoughts & feelings. How do you make sure you feel & grieve if the techniques are given to avoid these? Can you explain the difference?Sections: Rick's Q & A timeRick's QuestionsRL_Category: Emotional RegulationQ&A Recovery LibraryRecovery FundamentalsRL_Media Type: Video