Some people living in one day at a time recovery have a fair amount of resistance in regards to letting go of fears, phobias, and anxiety. Such feelings are a little more intense than the average non-one day at a time recovering person. When we have grown to a point in our recovery where fears, phobias, and anxiety become simply episodic we wonder are such adversities really any more intense than anyone else’s. Probably not. Our reality is we need not turn to active addiction to cope. Perhaps what we discover is when such conditions are chronic we do learn to cope with fears, phobias, and anxiety. One day at a time, one step at a time. Many of us need professional help. Be strong and reach out. It is the brave thing to do. Letting go can be hard. Maybe we just need a push in the right direction. Peace.
