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bluidkiti · 04-12-2020, 06:21 AM

April 12

Dealing with depression

When we felt depressed, we used to take the “quickest” escape route: getting high or drunk. But we found that we couldn’t escape feelings for very long and that using drugs or alcohol leaves us feeling no better, and often worse, both physically and emotionally.

At times like these, it would be more helpful to simply acknowledge the feelings without using the substances. It would be more useful to remember our Higher Power, the program, and our fellow members.

Can I use the program to help deal with feelings of depression?

Higher Power, when I feel depressed, help me use my program, avoid self-medication, and reach out for help.

I will practice dealing with feelings of depression today by…

Today's reading is from the book Day by Day, Daily Meditations for Recovering Addicts

04-12-2020, 06:21 AM	#12
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 75,138	April 12 Dealing with depression When we felt depressed, we used to take the “quickest” escape route: getting high or drunk. But we found that we couldn’t escape feelings for very long and that using drugs or alcohol leaves us feeling no better, and often worse, both physically and emotionally. At times like these, it would be more helpful to simply acknowledge the feelings without using the substances. It would be more useful to remember our Higher Power, the program, and our fellow members. Can I use the program to help deal with feelings of depression? Higher Power, when I feel depressed, help me use my program, avoid self-medication, and reach out for help. I will practice dealing with feelings of depression today by… Today's reading is from the book Day by Day, Daily Meditations for Recovering Addicts __________________ "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.

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