The Anniversary of My Ex-Life is The One I Celebrate The Most.
I have been saved from so many nightmares since the day I reflected and took action towards a life of sobriety.
Alcohol is a stealthy agent capable of infiltrating our lives in a happy life disguise. Diluting our short-term worries or on the other hand, releasing heaps of delicious dopamine.
Without noticing or simply ignoring the harmful damages that influence our physical and mental health are the great barriers we create in our minds. Sooner or later we get to like a substance that will amplify a negative side in our life.
I have met some people who have had a relationship with alcohol. Not negative, and when some slip occurs, are capable of getting back in control. Let’s remember, no one is excluded from falling to the bottom when we walk on the edge of a cliff under the influence of a substance that alters our senses.
My life did really crash to the bottom of the abyss where only heroes with special abilities survive. Abilities to recognize the damage I was causing to myself, and no longer be able to defend myself from the dominance of alcohol.
I saw countless cruel things happen around me on the streets, from self-destruction to drinking comrades dropping dead from alcohol poisoning. As I mentioned earlier, sooner or later it affects physically and mentally.
It’s not easy to see life with hope from a homeless point of view, especially when our own thoughts accuse us of the tragedy. Our sense of reality is broken to the point of losing sensitivity to physical and emotional pain.
NOW… THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION
What ignited the change in my being?
How did the change happen to apply it to other people in the same condition?
It is the greatest task that I have decided to study in myself due to the desire I have to help in any possible way.
- It all begins with acknowledging the problem.
You may have unconsciously nurtured a habit that eventually became out of control. Acceptance is the first step to recognizing the bad habits lurking in your life. When you discover the background of your problems, identify it, name it, and rate it in your NOT-TO-DO LIST.
It takes a lot of courage to accept weakness, but It’s worth understanding that you can do something about it.
- Put the substance down for a while to find clarity of thought.
There is nothing more powerful than a clear mind capable of recognizing faults in our behavior and correct them, but first, you have to put the substance down. You will discover your inner feelings. Feed them visualizing a better life without addictions. It turns out the grass is greener on the other side.
- Take the important step of seeking help.
Seeking help for the recovery process is essential, Only special cases have done it on their own and if you’re not one of those, it is better to opt for professional help. A therapist is a good help to accompany the process. The more help you get the less you be prone to fail. No one can guarantee your recovery more than the effort and intention you invest.
- Use your strong abilities to reinforce your weak sides.
Get rid of that person inside you that wants to be comfortable and lazy. The one that wants to avoid the pain of separating from the people, places, and things that are destroying your life. A change of environment can be good for your mind. Fresh new thoughts, positive friendships will strengthen your mentality.
- Make a commitment to yourself to follow the path of recovery.
You have to know deep inside that it is worth making the effort to change your life. Every single day push yourself closer to your goals. Commit to your own life that you will give yourself the best.
“You are a product of your decisions and not your circumstances.” -Steven Covey.
- Celebrate victories no matter how small.
True inner confidence comes from overcoming challenges and the more you win everyday battles the more you will grow in self-belief. Look in the mirror daily to see the positive impact. Be your cheerleader.
It’s easier said than done so many will tell me. But if there’s no internal desire to overcome addiction, no method or psychologist can help us.
I can Gratefully add that I’m living the Best time of my life, Free of Alcoholism. And now that I am in control of my life I can take the right path. I have decided to help others for the rest of my life.
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