The unbreakable cycle can be broken!
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The unbreakable cycle can be broken!
Momentum of addiction:
The word momentum is really fitting when I think of it in terms of my alcohol addiction. Over the years that momentum picked up and the addiction became a vicious cycle that was very difficult to break. I couldn't even think of living without drinking. It was a case of drinking which brought on feelings of depressions; remorsefulness guilt; shame & lack of confidence. Problems piled up and my mind wasn't clear enough to deal with them in a proper manner. So I would drink it all away; then wake up and do it all over again. Around and around we go...
Now, I see the same word momentum and have applied it to my recovery. I keep delving into recovery deeper and deeper. Things like reading, going to meetings, connecting with sober people, serving, and basically living a life that is free from alcohol. On the difficult days I recognize that it's okay to have a ****** day and leave it at. Tomorrow is usually a better day. My problem today is usually gone tomorrow. I don't need to drink about these things anymore. This is life and life is going to happen. It's how I perceive it and react to it that makes the biggest difference.
Life really does get better but it takes time (& work)
The word momentum is really fitting when I think of it in terms of my alcohol addiction. Over the years that momentum picked up and the addiction became a vicious cycle that was very difficult to break. I couldn't even think of living without drinking. It was a case of drinking which brought on feelings of depressions; remorsefulness guilt; shame & lack of confidence. Problems piled up and my mind wasn't clear enough to deal with them in a proper manner. So I would drink it all away; then wake up and do it all over again. Around and around we go...
Now, I see the same word momentum and have applied it to my recovery. I keep delving into recovery deeper and deeper. Things like reading, going to meetings, connecting with sober people, serving, and basically living a life that is free from alcohol. On the difficult days I recognize that it's okay to have a ****** day and leave it at. Tomorrow is usually a better day. My problem today is usually gone tomorrow. I don't need to drink about these things anymore. This is life and life is going to happen. It's how I perceive it and react to it that makes the biggest difference.
Life really does get better but it takes time (& work)
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Im trying to break it now. I have been trying for many times and so far unsuccessful. Been over 3 days without drink and feeling so horrible with my anxiety and chestpains and other stuff, I can hardly manage. However I want to succeed I want one last chance to make it right this time.
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Great post!
The massive amount of energy we applied to being drunks can be turned to living a better life. It does take time but the effect is incredible, and it keeps building.
Mark the target and fire for effect!
The massive amount of energy we applied to being drunks can be turned to living a better life. It does take time but the effect is incredible, and it keeps building.
Mark the target and fire for effect!
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