Loosid Sober Tip of the Day September 22

Sober Tips
#1

Alcoholism and addiction are diseases of isolation.

Yesterday we discussed the importance of building a sober network of 5 people you can connect with each day to provide you with the support you need throughout your recovery journey.

Getting help from others who are working a spiritual program of recovery and building this support system around you is a non-negotiable.

Sadly, far too many of us never ask for help and for that reason, never build a sober network.

We expect to GET but do not dare ASK… and if we don’t ask, we will never receive.

This is because of EGO… a three-letter word that kills alcoholics and addicts by the million.

We have discussed the horrors of the EGO before, but most of us have a built-in forgetter.

Just for today, remind yourself that EVERY person who is now (emotionally) sober had to lower their ego and ask for help.

How did this tip resonate with you? Do you need help?

If you practice a spiritual program of recovery, are you willing to give help?

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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#2
#3

Yes one of my problems is reaching out. Thank you . Great post!

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#4

This is something I struggle with terribly. I isolate and don't reach out. Very much out of a fear of rejection and judgement. I could probably get this sober thing right if it weren't for those things. Fear is crippling.

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#5

I isolate myself due to embarrassment.

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#6

Picking up that phone is hard for me.
Don’t want to bother anyone. But, on the other hand I want to get well. Baby steps

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#8

Well I don’t think that’s my problem. I ask for help. But the problem lies with all my friends have been my friends for over 20+years. And to be honest they are all in some sort of addiction themselves wether alcohol or drugs. And true indeed they support me with trying to get clean but when that pressure on and I feel like I want a bump or a drink they don’t be to discouraging :disappointed:

#9

You can remain friends with your old friends, but it would be good to make some sober friends to hang out with

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#10

I agree, the isolation is crippling. It’s been my coping mechanism for 37 years…I thank it for keeping me safe, but it now no longer serves. I’m (slowly) learning to reach out & build up community even though it feels like moving bricks set in concrete... my default is I’m strong, I can do this on my own, I don’t need anyone and no one will ever want to “deal” with me anyways. Change is so difficult & uncomfortable :flushed: and I’m finding that even just taking the time to read posts on here helps with the loneliness…for the first time in my life I’m starting to feel seen/heard and it brings me comfort. Please reach out :grin: if you are in need of support :sunflower:

#11

Thank you for sharing. I’m finding it very difficult to reach out to others in recovery. Ive always been an isolator. I’m trying to be patient with myself and take the baby steps necessary to get to where I want to be.

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