MindfulMan

Sobriety has enabled me not to undermine financial issues with all types of avoidance.

Cognitive therapy, as mentioned above, has taught me how to get past all-or-nothing, catastrophizing black-or-white thinking. Much of the time when we are enraged or angry it's triggered by a though that is actually a cognitive distortion, and if you subject the premise of this thought to any sort of rational evidence test, it proves to be untrue.

Time2Rise

I try to do a little something each day to better my financial situation. Sometimes it's as small as looking for and using a coupon, not buying something I don't really need or reading an article about financial security.

Doing this regularly really helps to keep the financial worries at bay because I know that little by little I'm improving my financial wellbeing. These small actions can greatly affect one's psyche in a positive way IMO.

MindfulMan

So true. Small successes are far better than putting off action because you can't face a huge task.

daredevil

SoberTyger,

That's reassuring, that you lost the fear of economic insecurity by working the steps. Thank you for sharing your experience; I appreciate it.

paulokes

I have been sober, having worked the steps, been in a position of earning plenty of money yet still been riddled with economic insecurity (And the fear thereof).

Typical symptoms: gnawing anxiety...fear of losing things or not getting enough...worrying aboit tomorrow...jealousy...defensive aggression when threatened...spending however much money comes in as if someone is about to take it off me otherwise...Being a miser and hoarding...and plenty more besides.

Over the years...by working the program and facing my troubles as they come...this has mostly slipped away. If I have plenty...I am content. If I have little...I am content. I don't run scared or let these fears get acted out on those around me anymore.

Just a few thoughts...good luck on the journey friend. Don't lose faith and don't let your doubts stand in the way of the miracle

P