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bluidkiti · 10-11-2013, 07:56 AM

October 12

Keep Pain in Perspective

A woman in early recovery complained of having a depressing day, but observation indicated she was less depressed than previously. The reason she felt depressed was she had experienced several good days. A depressing day after several other depressing days is not felt as deeply as a less depressing day that follows good days. Recovery tends to take a zigzag course rather than make a smooth upward progression. When several good days are followed by an off day, do not panic. The fact they feel painful may be because you are at a higher level of recovery. That great discomfort may be a sign of healing.

10-11-2013, 07:56 AM	#12
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,587	October 12 Keep Pain in Perspective A woman in early recovery complained of having a depressing day, but observation indicated she was less depressed than previously. The reason she felt depressed was she had experienced several good days. A depressing day after several other depressing days is not felt as deeply as a less depressing day that follows good days. Recovery tends to take a zigzag course rather than make a smooth upward progression. When several good days are followed by an off day, do not panic. The fact they feel painful may be because you are at a higher level of recovery. That great discomfort may be a sign of healing. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.