Originally Posted by
Steely 
The use of the term 'pity pot' was a bit triggering for me DriGuy. It's a ridiculous term. Cruel, even.
That was not in reference to anyone besides myself. However, I can see that it could easily be interpreted as pertaining to another person, and I can honestly apologize for that if it offends. But it was just an accurate appraisal of myself and a recognition of the fact that it did little good. However, being somewhat self indulgent as I am, I have in recovery felt self pity on rare occasion, and the strategy I have used to deal with it is to allow myself to wallow deeply in it for 30 minutes and then move on. I seldom, in fact - never, have used the entire 30 minutes. I don't see it as being cruel. I would just be giving myself permission to be weak, without overdoing it.