Loosid Sober Tip of the Day April 15

Sober Tips
#1

Looking further into the stigma of shame & guilt.

The definition of stigma is a mark of shame or discredit. A STAIN

The stigma that alcoholism or addiction is something to be ashamed of prevents millions of us from getting the help we need.

This is a stigma and a stain that needs to be erased because it kills the very millions mentioned above who buy into it.

Far too many of us feel it is our fault (guilt) that we cannot handle substances, while so many others can.

What you need to know is that it is not your fault.

We cannot wish it away any more than we can wish away diabetes or high blood pressure.

It is a disease and very thankfully, it is one that is 100% treatable provided that we follow a spiritual program.

It is also critical to understand you are not alone. There are tens of millions of us who share this same common bond that we can connect with and who can show you what it takes to get to the other side.

Once we understand this, the guilt and shame often completely evaporates on the spot and we become willing to receive help.

If you are new to recovery, it is absolutely critical that you know this. If you are confused, PLEASE ask questions below as our entire community is here to help you.

If you have been in recovery for a while, take this time to share some tips to let the newcomers understand they are not alone.

There are many people in the Loosid community who need to hear what you have to say.

With Love, Loosid :pray::heart:

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#3

Nope, not happy with this kind of framing. A little bit of guilt and shame can be very useful, if it pushes us in the right direction. It’s denial that gets us into trouble.

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#4

Welcome back! I’m glad your here!

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#5

I had lots of shame from the consequences of my actions when drinking. One of my last drinking debacle had me skinny dipping in my friends pool, in December, at his daughter’s 10th birthday party. I was completely out of my mind. Then I relapsed on meth Shortly after, which then lead to the biggest destruction of my life I never thought was possible, restraining order, divorce, kicked out of my home and my life was up side down. I wanted to die.

I thank God everyday for the gift of life. The program of Alcoholics Anonymous has forever changed my life. Today, I wake up joyous, even after only a few hours of sleep because I was up late helping others achieve sobriety. I’m a much better member of society, a father, a friend and business partner. I see my faults more clearly now. I’m not ashamed of the past. All the good and bad in my life are but of lessons. Let go and let God. Life is to short to be unhappy.

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#6

Love this! Guilt and shame that it triggered all of it.... from childhood trauma and the coping mechanism was the alcohol!

Shame is the most debilitating human emotion there is to feel. It tells you that at your very core and at your very sul level that you are nothing.

Thank God today due to trauma therapy and a lot of self work oh, I have almost two and a half years sobriety and I'm still working with an excellent therapist.

The shame and the guilt are not our fault. However, we can enjoy the life we have been given and not passed this Behavior down to other Generations. In my case oh, this was generational trauma passed down from years and years and years of people in my family.

#7

I didn't realize how much shame and guilt I had around my addiction/treatment until recently. I have to surrender both to my HP multiple times a day. I know that healing isn't linear but sometimes I just want to give up. Thanks for the God shot this morning!

#8

I am so glad to not feel alone . I have had so much trauma that I haven’t dealt with .. have to feel the feelings instead of numbing them .