Coming to believe - new belief system - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Javier12 · 08-14-2009, 09:09 AM

Beliefs are very powerful, entrenched orders in our brains to act in a particular manner. Beliefs can kill. But they can also save.

For me to start a process in coming to believe that a Higher Power can restore me to sanity has meant changing a very sick and programmed belief system which has been in me for most of my life. I've practiced it a lot, day after day, it has gained strenght: the strenght to kill.

Now in recovery, my belief system is changing. I'm believing in things that at one time seemed imposible. Why? Because I can see that they work in others and I'm desperate to try something new. I know the program works because I see it with my own eyes and I've started to see it's also working in my own life.

My top 3 worse beliefs that I've had to change are:

1) Thinking I can't live without drugs
2) Thinking I'm better off in some aspect of my life with drugs (I'm more creative, I'm more likeable, etc)
3) My definition of fun

What are some beliefs that you've got to change?

Missybuns · 08-14-2009, 06:34 PM

My number one belief (coming straight from denial) I had to change was that I could live with drugs.

Also that I'm in charge.

Gmoney · 08-14-2009, 10:09 PM

# 1 - I can do it by myself...I don't need any help.

# 2 - That "12 Step Stuff" doesn't work.

ashleek · 10-01-2009, 04:16 PM

I have issues with control. So for me to give up that control of my life and put it to a higher power and believe that it will work scares the hell out of me!

Bored=drugs

Missybuns · 10-01-2009, 04:39 PM

hi again Ashleek.....I noticed you started in the step 3 section....now here you are in the step 2 section....

Do yourself a favor and concentrate on step one to start....meeting attendence will give you the information you'll need to start taking steps.

Welcome!
Missy

Missybuns · 10-01-2009, 04:41 PM

P.S.

Oh....and I completely understand the control issue thing....that's what step one helps us with.

Welcome!
Missy

ashleek · 10-01-2009, 06:29 PM

Thanks, I'm just a hot mess!! LOL

Gmoney · 10-02-2009, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashleek

Thanks, I'm just a hot mess!! LOL

Welcome! You're in the right place. LOL!!

We all were pretty messed up in the end. You're in good company.

G

jane_668 · 01-13-2010, 05:26 AM

Quote:

What are some beliefs that you've got to change?

I had to change the following beliefs:

1- I know all the answers because I dont
2- MY HP is responsible for my addiction.
3- Thinking life sucks without drugs.

08-14-2009, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Javier12 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Managua, Nicaragua Posts: 17	Coming to believe - new belief system Beliefs are very powerful, entrenched orders in our brains to act in a particular manner. Beliefs can kill. But they can also save. For me to start a process in coming to believe that a Higher Power can restore me to sanity has meant changing a very sick and programmed belief system which has been in me for most of my life. I've practiced it a lot, day after day, it has gained strenght: the strenght to kill. Now in recovery, my belief system is changing. I'm believing in things that at one time seemed imposible. Why? Because I can see that they work in others and I'm desperate to try something new. I know the program works because I see it with my own eyes and I've started to see it's also working in my own life. My top 3 worse beliefs that I've had to change are: 1) Thinking I can't live without drugs 2) Thinking I'm better off in some aspect of my life with drugs (I'm more creative, I'm more likeable, etc) 3) My definition of fun What are some beliefs that you've got to change?

08-14-2009, 10:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gmoney Evolving Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York State Posts: 2,927	# 1 - I can do it by myself...I don't need any help. # 2 - That "12 Step Stuff" doesn't work. __________________ "We are never forced into relapse. We are given a choice. Relapse is never an accident." - Basic Text, 5th Ed.

08-14-2009, 06:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Missybuns Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,485	My number one belief (coming straight from denial) I had to change was that I could live with drugs. Also that I'm in charge.

10-01-2009, 04:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
ashleek FREAKING AWESOME! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Paris KY Posts: 255 Blog Entries: 1	I have issues with control. So for me to give up that control of my life and put it to a higher power and believe that it will work scares the hell out of me! Bored=drugs

10-01-2009, 04:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Missybuns Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,485	hi again Ashleek.....I noticed you started in the step 3 section....now here you are in the step 2 section.... Do yourself a favor and concentrate on step one to start....meeting attendence will give you the information you'll need to start taking steps. Welcome! Missy

10-01-2009, 04:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Missybuns Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,485	P.S. Oh....and I completely understand the control issue thing....that's what step one helps us with. Welcome! Missy

10-01-2009, 06:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
ashleek FREAKING AWESOME! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Paris KY Posts: 255 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks, I'm just a hot mess!! LOL

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