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Peace of Mind – Recovered 658
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Peace of mind can be defined as a State of being where people are unfazed with the ups and downs of life.
As an alcoholic,
I was unable to cope with the ups and downs of life and used alcohol as my solution,
my recovery rests on my ability to achieve serenity
so that I can cope without using alcohol.
As s codependent,
my serenity was based on how well I perceived Andrew, my qualifier, was doing.
In this case, Andrew’s state and my ability to control,
was my drug addiction, i could not leave it alone.
If Andrew was ok, I was ok.
When Andrew was struggling, so was I.
How about you?
Before program, what was your understanding of serenity?
How did you achieve serenity or peace of mind before program?
Early in program, what was your initial reaction to the serenity prayer?
Did you try it?
What was your experience?
How was your understanding of higher power when you first came in?
How did your higher power relate to Peace of Mind when you were new?
What are the things that threaten your serenity?
Are they different today compared to before program?
Are they different from when you were new?
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Clyde
How does humility relate to peace of mind for you?
How does dependence (on job, money, people, sponsor, meetings,etc.) affect your serenity?
How does a sponsor help with serenity?
How do meetings help?
How does service work help?
Today, what tools, steps, slogans, prayers help to achieve Peace of Mind?
Slogans to ponder
Do the next right thing
Keep your side of the street clean
This too shall pass
Do I want to be right or do I want to be happy
Call Recovered About Peace of Mind
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On Monday, December 21, 2015, The Recovery Topic is
Peace of Mind in Recovery
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Call and answer the following question(s):
What are the things that threaten your serenity?
Are they different today compared to before program?
What tools of Recovery do you use to obtain Serenity?
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Premium Member Only Open Talk Rebacca B. – Recovered 657
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Making an Escape plan – Recovered 656
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My escape plan may never be needed
but if I don’t have one,
and suddenly things go bad,
and I’m so uncomfortable in my own skin
and I get so stressed that a drink seems like a good idea,
then I’ll wish I had made one while I had the time to plan.
Instead of trying to figure it out in a crisis
We can Make an escape plan
just in case we get caught in an uncomfortable situation
around others who are drinking or using.
But let’s talk about our escape plans.
What does your escape plan look like?
What is the first thing in an escape plan? Know when you are in danger or when you will be in danger.
What does a dangerous situation look like to you?
Do you have an example of when you used an exit plan?
Do you have ab example of when you wish you had a plan?
Should you Take your own car?
What if you are with someone?
What if you are alone?
How do you notify your supports?
How does your higher power come into play in this situation?
Do you put your sponsor on notice?
Do you look into where meetings are?
How about leave and do service work?
Do you take recovery tools with you, like a big book?
What other tools do you use?
Have you ever used an escape plan?
What happened?
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Ckyde
Jim
Cathy
Some other tips to stay safe during this holiday season
Tips to Stay Sober During the Holidays, let’s talk about each of them
- Plan Your Days. Let your sponsor or friend in recovery know where you will be, and have their phone number with you in case you need encouragement.
- Be Specific When Offered a Drink. Instead of awkwardly telling the person that you’re a recovering alcoholic, just say “Sure, a Coke/Sprite/water with lemon would be great.”
- Outsmart the Disease. Stay connected to sober people, places, and things. Don’t go to places serving alcohol if you don’t need to.
- Take Extra Care of Yourself. Remember to slow down and take some quiet time for yourself during this busy time of year.
- Don’t Overindulge. Go easy on the holiday sweets, exercise regularly, and don’t try to do too much.
- Find New Ways to Celebrate Create some new symbols and rituals that will help redefine a joyful holiday season. You might host a holiday gathering for special recovering friends and/or attend celebrations of your 12 Step group.
Premium Member Only Open Talk Carol M. – Recovered 655
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Call Recovered About Your Escape Plan
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On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, The Recovery Topic is
Making an Escape Plan
Call 1-734-288-7510 or
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Call and tell us and answer the following question:
What does your escape plan look like?
What do you include in your escape plan?
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Premium Member Only Open Talk Amber T. – Recovered 654
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“What does your Escape Plan look like?”
During these holidays, we can get into situations that maybe dangerous to our sobriety. One of the recovery tools we have to help is an Escape Plan. On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, we will talk all about making and implementing escape plans.
Staying Safe in Recovery During the Holidays – Recovered 653
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Over the course of the next few weeks, many of us will struggle to maintain our sobriety.
We will talk about why it is difficult to remain sane during the holidays,
We will talk about what we did early on to stay safe,
and how we maintain our sobriety now during this festive time.
Also, if you’re new and you haven’t yet been able to quit and
you want this to be your first holiday clean,
we will tell you about our last holiday drunk and how grateful we don’t have to do that anymore.
If you are not yet sober,
we know that you think you don’t have a choice and that you have to drink,
we understand that feeling.
But there is a solution, and it can work for you this year.
Chrissy, let’s go to you first
What has been your experience? what did the holidays use to be like, before sobriety, what did this season mean for you?
What was your first sober holiday season like?
How did you cope?
What was the most difficult part of that first year?
What do you recommend for the new guy going through his first Holiday season?
How about now, what does this season look like for yuou?
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Clyde
Buddy
Here are some suggested tips, what do you think, what has been your experience
Tips to Stay Sober During the Holidays
- Plan Your Days. Let your sponsor or friend in recovery know where you will be, and have their phone number with you in case you need encouragement.
- Have a Plan B. If you must attend a party or gathering where alcohol is being served, have an escape route or alternative place to go if you suddenly feel uncomfortable around the alcohol, like for a coffee or out to a movie.
- Be Specific When Offered a Drink. Instead of awkwardly telling the person that you’re a recovering alcoholic, just say “Sure, a Coke/Sprite/water with lemon would be great.”
- Outsmart the Disease. Stay connected to sober people, places, and things. Don’t go to places serving alcohol if you don’t need to.
- Take Extra Care of Yourself. Remember to slow down and take some quiet time for yourself during this busy time of year.
- Don’t Overindulge. Go easy on the holiday sweets, exercise regularly, and don’t try to do too much.
- Find New Ways to Celebrate Create some new symbols and rituals that will help redefine a joyful holiday season. You might host a holiday gathering for special recovering friends and/or attend celebrations of your 12 Step group.