I believe that many people who live with mental illness and addiction have struggles in their lives. We can face this adversity and we can be well one day at a time.
I choose to stay clean and sober one day at a time and I try to monitor my thought process while doing so. In addition to this I try and be aware of the moods I am experiencing on a regular basis.
One of the things I watch for is vagrant thoughts. In this awareness, one pattern of thinking I see is self-righteous thinking. I have been told by a friend that I am no better or no worse than anyone else. Another friend added – just as good as. I have no reason to feel I have all the answers to recovery.
I have been reasonably well and reasonably happy for many years. I have not drank alcohol or smoked dope for all thirty of them. I have had my struggles and have been unwell throughout some of these difficulties but I keep living my recovery one day at a time.
I do not have all the answer to recovery and I am not so foolish as to think that I do. I have had a lot of support from people over the years.
I also know that medication is a main tool of my recovery. I take it as prescribed. This is my choice because I do not want to be ill. And I choose to stay connected with other people in give and take relations ships. They are my family and friends. I also stay connected with others who can help and I try to connect with those I can help.
So when I need I take a deep breath. I stay clean and sober one day at a time and often I pray. Help, thanks, and wow. I am responsible for my recovery and in this responsibility I know I am not alone. I hope you know that you do not have to do this alone. Be well today. Thanks for reading.