Loosid Sober Tip of the Day April 24

Hitting rock bottom.

Many people talk about having to reach rock bottom before coming into a spiritual program of recovery.

But how do we know we have reached rock bottom?

The answer is simply when we decide to stop digging.

It is not necessary that we lose everything. It is not necessary to lose our job, lose our families, or lose our home.

We do not even need to decide whether or not we have a problem.

All that is needed is a desire to stop drinking (or drugging).

We often come to the realization that we have a problem once we are able to identify with others and hear their problems.

It is at this point that we look further into a spiritual journey of recovery. Though our experiences are different, the feelings of isolation and the need to get out of the now are the same.

How did this tip resonate with you? Let us know your thoughts below. 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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Yes so true only one alcoholic can understand another alcoholic

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I really like this tip a lot especially since I am struggling to stay sober. Went to my first AA meeting in probably a year on Tuesday and it was great and nice seeing people I used to see everyday. I've just been isolating and feeling sorry for myself but at least I am starting to go to meetings again and that at least tells me I have some what of a desire to stop. I plan on going to one today my friend is chairing. Yesterday I only drank one drink which for me is progress. Idk I'm trying and at least I know I have a problem I'm rambling thanks for whoever reads this.

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Go to that meeting today. You did one drink yesterday— now go for no drink today. Just for tray.

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This day

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Love it makes alot of sense

Deciding whether or not I had a problem was almost impossible for me but the desire to quit was the beginning of a better life for me.

Well written -there can always be a lower bottom -there willingness to stop digging is the key.