12 Step Attitude

Selfism in all Religions - Buddhism

on Friday, 20 March 2015. Posted in 12 Step Attitude

Article by a Buddhist Preacher

Selfism in all Religions - Christianity

on Friday, 20 March 2015. Posted in 12 Step Attitude

An article by a Christian Preacher

That Upward Path

on Sunday, 20 September 2015. Posted in Inspiration , Motivation, 12 Step Attitude

"Where you are going is much more important than where you are coming from."

 

The Art of Trapping Monkeys

on Sunday, 08 March 2015. Posted in Step 1, 12 Step Attitude

Learning what 'surrendering' really means.

The Burden We Carry

on Thursday, 10 September 2015. Posted in Inspiration , 12 Step Attitude

"...our addiction was growing, but so was the "acceptance" and resignation of our condition growing along with it."

The Cliff

on Monday, 09 March 2015. Posted in Step 1, Turning it Over, 12 Step Attitude

Do any of these statements ring true?  "Why can't it just go away!" "Why do I keep falling!?" "It's like I am two different people...One side of me hates this, yet I keep coming back to it."

The Crazy Jets Fan

on Sunday, 08 March 2015. Posted in Step 3, 12 Step Attitude, Stories

What it really means to 'make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God of our understanding' as illustrated by a story.

The Fellowship of Recovery

on Monday, 21 September 2015. Posted in Live Meetings, 12 Step Attitude, The Steps

"Even if we succeed to stop acting out, it won't solve our problems..."

The G-d Hole

on Sunday, 23 August 2015. Posted in Step 1, 12 Step Attitude, The Steps

At the end of the day, our deep yearnings and pain are our biggest blessings...

The Great Curse of Addiction

on Sunday, 04 October 2015. Posted in 12 Step Attitude

Chuck C says...

The Only Thing That Matters

on Sunday, 23 August 2015. Posted in Step 1, Inspiration , 12 Step Attitude, The Steps

For an addict, trying to avoid or overpower their drug in order to "be good"- is just another silly recipe for disaster. What gives us the idea that we can beat it now?

The Three Stages of Recovery

on Thursday, 12 November 2015. Posted in 12 Step Attitude

When you’re struggling with the disease of alcoholism or drug addiction, life can become pretty tough. You want to get free from such, but it’s been harder than you think. Still, millions of men and women have gotten sober and clean through recovery and a good bit of hard work.

So can you.

Getting into recovery can be a lifesaver! The first thing you must do is recognize that you have a problem and then reach out for help. When you do this, you can begin the recovery journey.

There are three stages of recovery that you’ll encounter on your journey:

• The Withdrawal Stage
• The Happy Stage
• The Recovery Stage

Stage 1: The Withdrawal Stage
The very first stage will entail you going through some sort of withdrawal. It is a good idea to attend a detox center if you’ve been using hard drugs or drinking a lot of alcohol, as the withdrawal symptoms can be intense. Of course, the intensity of withdrawal symptoms will largely depend on how often you used and the amount. At a detox center, you’ll be able to be monitored and receive counseling during the detox phase, which can last anywhere from 3 to 7 days normally. During detox you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as shaking, sweating, irritability, nausea, anxiety, sleep disruptions, and body ached. Take heart though; these symptoms shall pass.

Stage 2: The Happiness Stage
Many in recovery hit the happiness stage once detox has been completed. When the toxic chemicals are out of your body, you just feel better and more hopeful about life. You are happy that you are no longer drinking or drugging and life takes on a new meaning. Sure, some anxiety may arise during this stage, but that’s normal. This stage can last for a while and leads you right into the third stage.

Stage 3: The Recovery Stage
In the recovery stage you’ll be actively working on improving your life while staying clean. This is the stage you’ll be in from here on out. During this stage you ought to be as active as you can in your recovery plan, whether that includes a 12 Step program, spiritual program, counseling, etc. Here you will take one at a time and continue experiencing the serenity that the support groups talk about.

One thing is for sure: recovery is a life saver! Join the millions of men and women around the world who have taken control of their lives and are walking the road of recovery. You can get free and you certainly can experience peace and joy.

 

(Taken from a post from recovery.org)

The Two Men

on Monday, 16 February 2015. Posted in Turning it Over, 12 Step Attitude

Two people approach a crossroad in the city of Rome.

Transcending the Temptation

on Sunday, 20 September 2015. Posted in Inspiration , Motivation, 12 Step Attitude

"Thanks for letting me share..."

Turbulence

on Thursday, 01 October 2015. Posted in Inspiration , Motivation, 12 Step Attitude

There is a safe landing ahead

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