Originally Posted by
myheadhurts 
too busy being productive and making up for being a loser
... because staying in this mindset, "I was a loser," can be kinda harmful, I think. It keeps your own opinion of yourself low, just like alcohol or drugs keeps your self-regard low.
Calling yourself a loser for making mistakes or doing things you shouldn't have or, if you prefer, having a disease, is not helpful. It cuts down what you accomplish by staying sober.
Now if I can just follow my own advice...