recovery

Your illness does not define you. It's your resolve to recover that does.

Day 11
WHY I DRANK 1. I had a good day. In a stressful and unpredictable job/world, I’ll latch onto to any reason to celebrate. Which isn’t necessarily alcoholic speak for: I’ll take any excuse to drink. When I feel good, I have an urgent need to make the most of that euphoria before it gets away from me. I thought good times were a gift. A limited, one-time-only offer. I had to give myself all I could get. I hadn’t realised that the good days are something I can give to myself. I don’t have to wait around. I just have to take action. Get a strategy. Gently remind me that I have conditioned myself to believe I don’t deserve to be happy. That fuelling the good times with drink won’t make them last longer. That the good feelings won’t run away from me because they’re already within me.
By burnafterdrinking4 years ago in Psyche
Day 7
24/01/2022 Today is my seventh sober. Or 7 days, 2 hours, fifty-eight minutes and fifty-three seconds. Sober. By the time I had decided to quit altogether, I had been accidentally sober for almost six days.
By burnafterdrinking4 years ago in Psyche
Day 14
14 Days On the 17th January 2022, my wants and needs finally aligned. Today, I’m proudly two weeks sober. The longest in nearly 15 years.
By burnafterdrinking4 years ago in Psyche
Why Willpower Won’t Work When Trying to Stop Drinking
Willpower is a wimp. A wuss. A weakling. And a liar. Do NOT believe the lie that you can quit anytime you want. And on your own.
By Kay Allison4 years ago in Psyche
Lie To Me
The only person I can lie to with any success, for any length of time, is myself. And the results are always disastrous.
By Erica Grafton4 years ago in Psyche
Transparency Heals pt.2
There is an excitement of taking a risk, trying something new, and the naive nature of not realizing what you are getting yourself into – until it’s staring at you in the face.
By Alexis B Mills4 years ago in Psyche
Red Flags: Therapist Edition
Ah, yes. The lovely world of therapy and therapists. It's really hard trying to find a good therapist. One that matches you and your needs in order to heal and grow. I have tons of material on how to find a good therapist, and yet I am still hesitant because I keep ending up with ones that are really not right for me.
By Fira 4 years ago in Psyche
Strengthening Your Inner Light
When its dark, just look my way For I know what its like. To lose yourself, to hope and pray You’ll find your inner light.
By Jordan Ashley4 years ago in Psyche
The day I lost my smile
This is a graphic report of a car crash. That was supposed to end my life. Told 6 months later from the very eyes and soul that saw it happen.
By Ashley Schluter4 years ago in Psyche
Daily life in Sober Living Champaign, IL
If you want to stay sober in Champaign, Illinois, then a sober living home is the right choice for you. This facility is designed to provide residents with a safe, sober environment while they transition from a rehab setting to independent living. The program provides a variety of services, including counseling and support groups, and residents can also work or go to school. Sober living homes are a good way to help people get back on the right track after a substance abuse or addiction problem.
By Izola Parkhill4 years ago in Psyche
Is Alcohol Rehab Really Helpful?
When a person is suffering from alcohol abuse, it is important to know that there are many ways to treat the problem. While some methods are effective for some patients, others are not. One way to treat alcoholism is to engage in medication-assisted therapy. In this type of treatment, the patient undergoes a combination of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and behavior modification. The goal is to change thought patterns that lead to heavy drinking. The goal of this treatment is to equip the individual with the skills to cope with life's challenges.
By RaviKrJha4 years ago in Psyche
Sober Living feels like in North Little Rock, AR
Many people in Arkansas are seeking out information about what Sober Living in North Little Rock AR feels like. There are many reasons why someone may be in need of this kind of care, including physical, emotional, and mental health issues. Some people are simply looking for a way to feel better or to spend time with their families. No matter what the reason is, it is important to remember that you are not alone. There are many places in the United States that can offer you the assistance you need to overcome an addiction.
By Sona Sankey4 years ago in Psyche