OK now I am wondering if I am in the wrong group or am not getting it. The assignment #11 was to answer yes or no if I accepted the fact that I was powerless over my addiction. I answered no several times and it won't accept my answer. I truly believe that with meditation, mindfulness and a commitment I can overcome any addiction!! I like these recovery apps as they help me stay tuned on how I want redirect my mind about the addiction. I am anything but powerless.
Thoughts anyone??
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Can you “control” your addiction? Meaning can you drink/use or whatever your addiction is…can you do it just a little? Every time I try and manage my addiction, I end up back in the same horrible place. It seems to to me that I’m powerless over it, and I just need to completely abstain
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You don't have to give your life over. You need something more than just Chris. Otherwise you wouldn't be here.
Your right in that if I give myself permission to have a drink it will for sure be the bottle and more to follow until I shame myself into quitting again. I have the power of both. This time I hope I can keep up the strength and discipline to not drink again. I still can't say that I am powerless on my own and give in to that thought.
Powerlessness allows freedom
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It’s a semantic argument. The key is that you admit you have a serious problem. I was powerless to get and stay sober. Admitting that I was powerless was the pathway to finding the power that now keeps me sober. It’s surrender to win!
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Thanks for that. Makes more sense to me now.
This has worked pretty well during my 18 years of sobriety; I will ALWAYS BE a raging alcoholic, I am in recovery, but I won’t overcome it. I have power by admitting I am powerless. Just
Keep pushing the button til you get it