after the 5th step - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

lifelong936 · 01-07-2008, 06:26 AM

I did my 5th step on Saturday. I was nervous and scared before I did it. After I did it I felt good for the rest of the day and most of Sunday but late yesterday evening I had this intense saddness come over me. Has this happened to anybody else after doing this step?

sugErspun · 01-07-2008, 09:00 AM

I replied to your other post that is on this same step.

**nandm** · 01-07-2008, 10:22 AM

Yes, I think that is why the Big Book suggests we immediately work Steps 6 and start on 7. It does help.

Pinkcuda · 01-07-2008, 11:00 PM

I believe nandm is correct. It is usually done in the same sitting. I can see it happening though. You've had time to reflect upon it and you're sifting through the ashes of what once was your life. You're probably feeling a little bit humbled too. This is where we remember Step 3. You made a decision to turn your will and your life over to the care of God as you understand Him. You've handed God the reigns and now he's driving. You're in good hands. Smile and move forward.

tanyapmc · 01-07-2008, 11:22 PM

I did not get quick relief when I did step 5. It took some time for me. I got the biggest relief after starting my amends. I am glad your working the steps.

01-07-2008, 06:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
lifelong936 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: greensboro, nc Posts: 25	after the 5th step I did my 5th step on Saturday. I was nervous and scared before I did it. After I did it I felt good for the rest of the day and most of Sunday but late yesterday evening I had this intense saddness come over me. Has this happened to anybody else after doing this step?

01-07-2008, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
nandm Life the gift of recovery! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home is where the heart is Posts: 5,310	Yes, I think that is why the Big Book suggests we immediately work Steps 6 and start on 7. It does help. __________________ NOTE: All Big Book quotes are from the First Edition of the Big Book WHY DOGS LIVES ARE SO MUCH SHORTER THAN HUMANS: People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice. Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long

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01-07-2008, 09:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
sugErspun Thumper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,604	I replied to your other post that is on this same step.

01-07-2008, 11:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pinkcuda Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Prairie Posts: 1,187	I believe nandm is correct. It is usually done in the same sitting. I can see it happening though. You've had time to reflect upon it and you're sifting through the ashes of what once was your life. You're probably feeling a little bit humbled too. This is where we remember Step 3. You made a decision to turn your will and your life over to the care of God as you understand Him. You've handed God the reigns and now he's driving. You're in good hands. Smile and move forward.

01-07-2008, 11:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
tanyapmc Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nunyabusinessville, Texas Posts: 4,358 Blog Entries: 2	I did not get quick relief when I did step 5. It took some time for me. I got the biggest relief after starting my amends. I am glad your working the steps.

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