Originally Posted by Anna

I don't use AA but I know for sure, balance is crucial to me in recovery. I try to keep my life balanced each day, each week, each month and it works. If I let things slide, then I don't do well.

I have times when I feel overwhelmed with thoughts and information and I have to stop and just be and let things settle.

I also think it's really important to listen to your body in early recovery. I spent 3 years ignoring signals from my body and when I started to listen to my body it helped enormously.