Originally Posted by
Natom 
You have to create a balance between your 'normal' life and your recovery life. I went from one extreme to the other. I didn't do enough recovery and focused too much on life and it went badly. But then I got really dedicated to my recovery and I found that life and recovery became intertwined and that's the balance I am at today. It is possible to burn yourself out with too much recovery and IMO it's the same as not having any recovery.
So true...I think most addicts are extremists in everything they do. I know I am. Balance is crucial. I hope I find my healthy balance.