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Acting Out
"We learn to experience feelings and realize they can do us no harm unless we act on them."

IP No. 16, "For the Newcomer"

Many of us came to Narcotics Anonymous with something less than an overwhelming desire to stop using. Sure, the drugs were causing us problems, and we wanted to be rid of the problems, but we didn't want to stop getting high. Eventually, though, we saw that we couldn't have one without the other Even though we really wanted to get loaded, we didn't use; we weren't willing to pay the price anymore. The longer we stayed clean and worked the program, the more freedom we experienced. Sooner or later, the compulsion to use was lifted from us completely, and we stayed clean because we wanted to live clean.

The same principles apply to other negative impulses that may plague us. We may feel like doing something destructive, just because we want to. We've done it before, and sometimes we think we've gotten away with it, but sometimes we haven't. If we're not willing to pay the price for acting on such feelings, we don't have to act on them.

It may be hard, maybe even as hard as it was to stay clean in the beginning. But others have felt the same way and have found the freedom not to act on their negative impulses. By sharing about it and seeking the help of other recovering people and a Power greater than ourselves, we can find the direction, the support, and the strength we need to abstain from any destructive compulsion.

Just for today: It's okay to feel my feelings. With the help of my sponsor, my NA friends, and my Higher Power, I am free not to act out my negative feelings.

pg. 103

Posted by Theophany @ 08:51 AM EST [Link] [77 comments]
Wednesday, April 9, 2003

Even 'legal,' 'nondrug' substances can be addictive and deadly!
One of the hot topics lately is an herbal suppliment that has serious side effects and dangerous consequences. Read more.

Posted by Theophany @ 03:42 PM EST [Link] [76 comments]
Tuesday, March 18, 2003

Feeling Sick?
Addiction specialists have determined that people who use cocaine get sick more often because the drug hampers production of a body protein that triggers immune responses, the Wall Street Journal reported March 6. Read more here.

Posted by Theophany @ 11:05 AM EST [Link] [83 comments]
Thursday, March 13, 2003

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If you want a little help finding websites that will help you along the way in recovery, check out recovery411!

You'll be glad you did!

Posted by Theophany @ 10:39 PM EST [Link] [68 comments]
Saturday, February 22, 2003

February 19, 2003 - Reasons for Relapse
Just For Today in Narcotics Anonymous 02-19

Reservations
"Relapse is never an accident. Relapse is a sign that we have a reservation in our program."

Basic Text, p. 76

A reservation is something we set aside for future use. In our case, a reservation is the expectation that, if such-and-such happens, we will surely relapse. What event do we expect will be too painful to bear? Maybe we think that if a spouse or lover leaves us, we will have to get high. If we lose our job, surely, we think, we will use. Or maybe it's the death of a loved one that we expect to be unbearable. In any case, the reservations we harbor give us permission to use when they come true-as they often do.

We can prepare ourselves for success instead of relapse by examining our expectations and altering them where we can. Most of us carry within us a catalog of anticipated misery closely related to our fears. We can learn how to survive pain by watching other members live through similar pain. We can apply their lessons to our own expectations. Instead of telling ourselves we will have to get high if this happens, we can quietly reassure ourselves that we, too, can stay clean through whatever life brings us today.

Just for today: I will check for any reservations that may endanger my recovery and share them with another addict.

Posted by Theophany @ 07:59 AM EST [Link] [76 comments]
Wednesday, February 19, 2003

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Eventually, though, we saw that we couldn't have one without the other Even though we really wanted to get loaded, we didn't use; we weren't willing to pay the price anymore. The longer we stayed clean and worked the program, the more freedom we experienced. Sooner or later, the compulsion to use was lifted from us completely, and we stayed clean because we wanted to live clean. The same principles apply to other negative impulses that may plague us. We may feel like doing something destructive, just because we want to. We've done it before, and sometimes we think we've gotten away with it, but sometimes we haven't. If we're not willing to pay the price for acting on such feelings, we don't have to act on them. It may be hard, maybe even as hard as it was to stay clean in the beginning. But others have felt the same way and have found the freedom not to act on their negative impulses. By sharing about it and seeking the help of other recovering people and a Power greater than ourselves, we can find the direction, the support, and the strength we need to abstain from any destructive compulsion. Just for today: It's okay to feel my feelings. With the help of my sponsor, my NA friends, and my Higher Power, I am free not to act out my negative feelings. pg. 103 Posted by Theophany @ 08:51 AM EST [Link] [77 comments] Wednesday, April 9, 2003 Even 'legal,' 'nondrug' substances can be addictive and deadly! One of the hot topics lately is an herbal suppliment that has serious side effects and dangerous consequences. Read more. Posted by Theophany @ 03:42 PM EST [Link] [76 comments] Tuesday, March 18, 2003 Feeling Sick? Addiction specialists have determined that people who use cocaine get sick more often because the drug hampers production of a body protein that triggers immune responses, the Wall Street Journal reported March 6. Read more here. Posted by Theophany @ 11:05 AM EST [Link] [83 comments] Thursday, March 13, 2003 Looking for Recovery Information? If you want a little help finding websites that will help you along the way in recovery, check out recovery411! You'll be glad you did! Posted by Theophany @ 10:39 PM EST [Link] [68 comments] Saturday, February 22, 2003 February 19, 2003 - Reasons for Relapse Just For Today in Narcotics Anonymous 02-19 Reservations "Relapse is never an accident. Relapse is a sign that we have a reservation in our program." Basic Text, p. 76 A reservation is something we set aside for future use. In our case, a reservation is the expectation that, if such-and-such happens, we will surely relapse. What event do we expect will be too painful to bear? Maybe we think that if a spouse or lover leaves us, we will have to get high. If we lose our job, surely, we think, we will use. Or maybe it's the death of a loved one that we expect to be unbearable. In any case, the reservations we harbor give us permission to use when they come true-as they often do. We can prepare ourselves for success instead of relapse by examining our expectations and altering them where we can. Most of us carry within us a catalog of anticipated misery closely related to our fears. We can learn how to survive pain by watching other members live through similar pain. We can apply their lessons to our own expectations. Instead of telling ourselves we will have to get high if this happens, we can quietly reassure ourselves that we, too, can stay clean through whatever life brings us today. Just for today: I will check for any reservations that may endanger my recovery and share them with another addict. Posted by Theophany @ 07:59 AM EST [Link] [76 comments] Wednesday, February 19, 2003 Stay Tuned For More Daily Addiction Updates!	Thanks for stopping by Rebos.org. 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