What inner work have you done on yourself ?

[avisg]

We all use for reasons  that we used .Some the same as others what inner work have you done to yourself to help figure out the  reasons for using and what type of recovery proram keeps you strong and on track.

[Punkinhead75]

I've learned to look at myself instead of blame others for the way I feel.  I've also learned that I'm not as good as I think I am.  I just wish I could always remember that.  LOL!!

[ImDONENoMore]

Trying to live in the "moment" - not dwelling on yesterday or worrying about tomorrow.  And I can tell you - EASIER SAID THAN DONE!!!  So I'll keep working on it.  :)

[Bubulous]

In order to get the solution right I had to come up with the correct problem.  At first the problem, I thought, was that I was a loser who couldn't quit pills.  Over a couple of months I realized....

My chemical dependency was started becasue of PTSD.  My PTSD was made worsened by the onset of bipolar when I was younger.  I didn't have the greatest childhood growing up and Iraq affected my safety and innocence the same way the childhood did.

After forgiving myself for everything and realizing my problem was mental and not physical, I was able to get on the right medicine.  Now I have a therapist I see once a month and, of course, this website that gives me support that I need.

Thanks,
Larry