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Tip 80 Addiction and Response
Responses, cues, and stimuli run together without stop, in random order. How the addict responds to certain situations and to internal cues can play a big role in the recovery process. In this perception of internal cues, we cant blame some random event (a teacher being unkind to us in third grade) for our current state and our current actions. This perception forces us to sit up and take responsibility for our internal cues and our actions, rather than allowing our circumstances and emotions to control us.
A positive action when it comes to addictions is dealing with resentments. Some of the ways that a recovering addict can handle past, present, and future resentments is by:
When you start feeling resentful find serenity in prayer and meditation.
Work with a 12-step program to deal with your past wrong doings.
Take time out for deep breaths so that you can focus on your recovery. |
