Why is using not worth it?

Recovery
#1

I know the things but reading reminders from others would be appreciated right now. Also struggling with patience and hopelessness

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#4

You're trying to handle too much at once, I imagine. Though it's all a part of the same bundle, you have to work on one knot at a time sometimes. Patience is something you can request. Think of how short a wait it is in the grand scheme of things.

#5

I feel like the first steps is finding good support correct me if im wrong but im struggling with the kind I need and dont know where to find or how to ask in my personal life bc i feel embarrassed and ive been too lazy and unmotivated and all the other excuses to go to an actual meeting

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#6

First thing is take care of yourself, always. You have to be good to yourself and be your best version of you for the world.

#7

I was and then I very quickly fell back into feeling a loss of purpose and hopelessness I dont want to pity myself by any means I just have a really difficult time navigating life and I need to buck up and help myself its just so hard in the situation im in with life and I feel a bit lost, if youre up for it could we chat in messages I appreciate your straight forward insight

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#8

This is where I must turn my will over to the God of my understanding. I don’t pray for patience though.lol When I get restless and discontent I know I must fill this with something positive. It may be as simple as just going to more meetings or doing service work to get out of myself. If it’s about me then I know I have lost my spiritual connection.

#9

I struggle to connect to a higher power

#10

For me not using is worth it because I can hold my head up tall and look people in the eyes. I can handle my finances MUCH easier. Im not paranoid at all let alone 24/7. It's worth it to me cause it gives those in my circle a reason bottle to forget me. You're sobriety is a big deal and im proud of you that you haven't yet and have stayed consistent. Good job on choosing to keep going and reaching out to hear the answers you need. Keep up the good work you won't regret it.

#11

This may sound odd to a lot of people
For me God has changed because I chose to. I was raised up in the church. Fearful God with no real spiritual connection. I personally love the teachings of Buddhism. It’s taught me to find the soft spot in my heart. I have found that all I have to do is breathe in and breath out. Knowing I am where I’m supposed to be.

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