Help for Addiction - The Real Truth about Recovery

[Zencat]

Thanks paulmh for posting this link in the 'Serious Part 8' thread .

Help for Addiction - The Real Truth about Recovery

[suki44883]

I like #9. What got you clean will not keep you clean.

Thanks for sharing! (((HUGS)))

[stone]

That is a good blog.

[suki44883]

I like it too. I bookmarked it.

[RJ0235]

Thanks you! I learned a lot just skimming the top. After lunch I'll spend the time to read it all.

Bookmarking it, too. Will be nice to read again in a few weeks, and months.

[paulmh]

lol thanks Zen. I've enjoyed this guys writing, he has a really good style. I like this for its practicality -

101 Helpful Tips on How to Stay Clean and Sober

He's one of these people though who got sober in AA and has (at least somewhat) moved on. I like the fact that, for the most part he's respectful of what AA did for him at that critical stage. Some people get sober in AA then just want to slag it off afterwards. It's like they're ashamed that they needed it.

It's impossible to criticise people who do move on though. Clean house, trust G*d, help others - how can AA have a monopoly on these spiritual practices?

[digderidoo]

Thanks, i've bookmarked that.

I like the idea of a two stage recovery, that's something i've always thought, i guess i'm using the steps to acomplish that second stage.

Paul

[Dee74]

I have also bookmarked it. It's a hit LOL



Got the other one too - all good, but these leapt out at me

6. You are creating a life of recovery and you are responsible for ALL OF IT. Yes, others can help you. Their “help” is mere advice. It is up to you to recover.

7. Don’t confuse enthusiasm for action. Figure out what you need to do to stay sober and then do it.

15. Rearrange all the furniture in your house. Anything to get through the night sometimes.

97. Don’t live in fear of relapse. I wasted 5 years on this. Embrace the creative life and know you are strong in recovery.

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[mistycshore]

Cool article. Thanks Zen.

A few of my favorites:

2. You are responsible for finding your own path in recovery.
Personal responsibility is a huge part of recovery. Don’t expect a program (such as the 12 step program) to simply work magic in your life, especially without a ton of effort. In fact, the exact program you are following is only of minor importance, because your real challenge is in adapting that solution to fit your particular needs.

18. The secret of taking action is to take action.

35. Any recovery program that can treat everyone won’t really help anyone.

[meanders]

I have spent a lot of time reading this guy's site... and, yes, I have it bookmarked. One of the things I like is that he suggests using AA for a support, but not only support. I've been a little put off by AA's making me feel like if I don't 'get' and 'work' the program 110%, then I am doomed to relapse, jails, institutions, and death.

I have no illusions about the severity of this disease, but I don't know if I want a program that tells me there is ONE absolute way to get and stay sober and anything else is hopeless.

I am a little scared b/c it seems like the best thing to do for recovery is get active. Right now I have been severely lacking motivation and rarely want to leave my house.