BamaRecovery

I have realized as i have gotten a few more 24 hours under my belt that it is true what the big book says that the bottle is but a symptom. Because i was getting to a place where i was enjoying myself but i feel myself sliding into old habits as far as being judgmental and just my attitude. But its very hard for me to realize these behaviors because i am so concerned with not using or drinking. So i just want to share this with newcomers so maybe they can avoid my mistakes. I know for me dishonesty is one of the big flags that i see when i start getting back into my head. I need to get out of my head and into recovery. If anyone has any advice or any words of wisdom i would gladly appreciate it

Opivotal

I think you already have the answer Bama. Like you stated: get out of your head and into recovery. Lying is a big "red flag". It's a process and I think you are recognizing the warning signs. You cannot be complacent in recovery. Your also right, alcohol is but a symptom. Work your program and find the tools you need to help you along your journey.

Best Wishes to You!

BamaRecovery

Thanks its just been hard this last week. I am not liking myself very much because i am seeing some of those character defects I saw slowly fading away while i was deep in my recovery. So i am just not feeling it this week. I know that i cannot expect every day to be great but i have just felt like crap for the last week. Not sure what to do or think. I mean in the last week i have had all sorts of crazy ideas from leaving my fiance to joining the military which is way out of character for me

yeahgr8

Work through the steps and then live them...the rest falls by the wayside:-)

Anna

Bama, it's so very true that drinking is the first step, but that's when the real hard work begins.

I, too, have to work on myself every day. I try to get some exercise, I try to meditate and I try to live an honest life.

It sounds like you're doing well!