Anyone feel like this?
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Anyone feel like this?
Hi Guys,
Just wondering how everyone feels about responsibility after getting sober. Especially for yourself. Since i gotten sober I've learned to be responsible for myself and take care of myself. Through AA I have learned how to do all this.
But I tell you, I don't like it today one bit. Especially taking care of myself medically. I've had some medical problems so I've had to go to the Dr's. I really hate Dr's. So it's been really hard for me to move my butt and do what i have to do. But I've done it.
I know if it wasn't for my HP, AA, and my friends in AA I wouldn't be able to do it. It would be easier to stay in denial.
What's your thoughts on responsibility since you've been in recovery?
Just wondering how everyone feels about responsibility after getting sober. Especially for yourself. Since i gotten sober I've learned to be responsible for myself and take care of myself. Through AA I have learned how to do all this.
But I tell you, I don't like it today one bit. Especially taking care of myself medically. I've had some medical problems so I've had to go to the Dr's. I really hate Dr's. So it's been really hard for me to move my butt and do what i have to do. But I've done it.
I know if it wasn't for my HP, AA, and my friends in AA I wouldn't be able to do it. It would be easier to stay in denial.
What's your thoughts on responsibility since you've been in recovery?
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Well Barb..I never get more than a couple mos clean.
But in those minths I tend to get overly responsible and take on too much.
Then I get in this repetative routine that gets overwhelming and I break down.
With me I need to stop thinking I can do everything at once and slow down.
I feel so great when I get my head on right and want to make up for all those years of being irresponsible. And I can be a very responsible reliable person if I could stay clean. But as soon as I screw up. Its a wrap. All that hard work down the tubes.
For me it feels good to do what I have to do. I just need to not take on so much at once so early on.
Even with medical issues. I try to address too much at once and then there I am with a bunch of Dr appts and no time and it gets tiring after while.
But in those minths I tend to get overly responsible and take on too much.
Then I get in this repetative routine that gets overwhelming and I break down.
With me I need to stop thinking I can do everything at once and slow down.
I feel so great when I get my head on right and want to make up for all those years of being irresponsible. And I can be a very responsible reliable person if I could stay clean. But as soon as I screw up. Its a wrap. All that hard work down the tubes.
For me it feels good to do what I have to do. I just need to not take on so much at once so early on.
Even with medical issues. I try to address too much at once and then there I am with a bunch of Dr appts and no time and it gets tiring after while.
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Being sober has meant a lot to me in terms of myself, my kids, work, freindships, family and society. I am responsible for being the best I can in regards to all of that stuff. Before, when I was drinking, I knew I was responsible for those things but I just didn't seem to care as much as I do now. They mean more. Taking care of all those things now makes me feel better about who I am. In my opinion all of those things affect me and how I take care of myself. Going back to the way I was is completely out of the question.
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Great topic,
After many months of not being resposible due to addiction, being newly sober was always a challenge when it comes to responsibility..
At times being responsible felt overwhelming, but once I was accustomed to my new life, I began to enjoy the rewards such as spending time with the family, and having the funds to pay my bills in a timely manner...and so much more.
After many months of not being resposible due to addiction, being newly sober was always a challenge when it comes to responsibility..
At times being responsible felt overwhelming, but once I was accustomed to my new life, I began to enjoy the rewards such as spending time with the family, and having the funds to pay my bills in a timely manner...and so much more.
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I can truly understand it being diffitcal (sp) to go and take care of yourself. I have to go in 3 times a week and get a shot that is going to make me feel like CRAP.....
What helps me is I know it's all apart of learning to love and take care of myself. Getting the treatment IS the next right thing for me to do in my life right now... I do hate the fact that I have a differnt doc for everything.... I would love a on stop Doctor shop... LOL
What helps me is I know it's all apart of learning to love and take care of myself. Getting the treatment IS the next right thing for me to do in my life right now... I do hate the fact that I have a differnt doc for everything.... I would love a on stop Doctor shop... LOL
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I'm responsible for me and my actions now, full accountability, no excuses.
I also feel a responsibility to 'carry the message' and help others, which is a pleasant surprise, because previous to my recovery everyone was on this earth to serve ME, never the other way around.
The world 'owed' me, now I owe the world.
I also feel a responsibility to 'carry the message' and help others, which is a pleasant surprise, because previous to my recovery everyone was on this earth to serve ME, never the other way around.
The world 'owed' me, now I owe the world.
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