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I had a appointment with her and my psychologist at the same time I cancelled my apt with my psychologist I'm glad I did. I got a lot out of it I struggle with alcoholism no craving today what a relief.
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I'm doing good I have eleven days now. I broke down in tears yesterday over my sin. Why would GOD spare a wretched worthless sinner like me. Blessed to be saved. I had four years sober in AA but have been relapsing for 2.5 years but now I haven't been having cravings. What a relief I hope they stay away I just got to the point were I told GOD I can't do it I can't fix me please help me. And HE has been thank you JESUS.
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That is good news indeed.
I was told in early recovery that whenever I get a craving, to ask myself what it is that I am afraid of. In many cases it can be as subtle as feeling a bit bored and fearing a lack of purpose, or not enough distraction, etc. Whatever it is, we need to learn how to cope with it without picking up that first drink. I know you already know this. I am just reminding you.
Have you got a sponsor? or at least a phone number of an AA member you can ask how to deal with certain things. Newcomers, mostly 0-2 yrs in recovery, lack many coping skills. Before AA, our main coping skill was avoidance via oblivion. You have been around enough to know that new ways to face our fears is required if we want any chance at all. Chapter 5 of the AA book is about putting our faith into action.
Remember, Jesus knows all the answers. Sometimes we have to learn these answers the hard way (tough love) for them to stick. So don't think you have been abandoned. Recovery is not easy, but Jesus knows you can handle it.
If recovery was easy, everybody would be doing it.
The doorway is narrow.
One day at a time.
God bless you.
I was told in early recovery that whenever I get a craving, to ask myself what it is that I am afraid of. In many cases it can be as subtle as feeling a bit bored and fearing a lack of purpose, or not enough distraction, etc. Whatever it is, we need to learn how to cope with it without picking up that first drink. I know you already know this. I am just reminding you.
Have you got a sponsor? or at least a phone number of an AA member you can ask how to deal with certain things. Newcomers, mostly 0-2 yrs in recovery, lack many coping skills. Before AA, our main coping skill was avoidance via oblivion. You have been around enough to know that new ways to face our fears is required if we want any chance at all. Chapter 5 of the AA book is about putting our faith into action.
Remember, Jesus knows all the answers. Sometimes we have to learn these answers the hard way (tough love) for them to stick. So don't think you have been abandoned. Recovery is not easy, but Jesus knows you can handle it.
If recovery was easy, everybody would be doing it.
The doorway is narrow.
One day at a time.
God bless you.
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