Comments for Addiction Recovery Blog

Comment on A Little Secret About Opportunities by African Mango

African Mango — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:43:21 +0000

This is a lovely post. Well done!

Comment on Now We’re Starting to Get Somewhere by cdnbn

cdnbn — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:54:45 +0000

Just want to let you know,
the postings have been very helpful for me.

Please keep the blog going.

One day, God willing, I can contribute in some way myself.

Comment on 5 Warnings Signs of Impending Relapse by CaitlinMl

CaitlinMl — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:27:29 +0000

Thanks for thiis, I am manu years sober– and have been taking ambien and an anti anxiety, more or less perscribed, have great trouble as late to get to a meeting.. struck me it is because I am lying to myslef. Have warned other off these drugs, I am a ‘baby boomer- with all the usual like changes and a writer- have not seem anyone for 5 days and have only way watched TV. Can’t save face to save my ass as they say.

Comment on Conquering Fear of Relapse by ChrisFol

ChrisFol — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:03:51 +0000

Relapse is such a tricky beast, the slightest slip of the mind and it’s as if the addiction had never even slightly released its grip. The anguish of the cycle alone can be enough to stop people even bothering to try. I agree that the best way for any recovery addict is to blend, blend everything until you find what works for you.

Comment on Regaining Trust – an Important Part of Recovery by rulrici

rulrici — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:26:45 +0000

When I did my amends, I had no expectations from the people I contacted. Almost everyone was gracious, however. I build trust by leading a different life today – words don’t hack it with the individuals I have harmed; they need to observe my behavior for a long period of time before trust is built. Of course, being kind is part of that.