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“Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” (Arthur Ashe) Success – What Does it Mean to You? Doc: With the above quote as my starting point for our Remission Posts, this post with five previously initiated articles, the destination is further along, and the journey for…

“Perfection is an Illusion” For addictive personalities perfection is a trap. The more it is strived for the more frustrating it becomes, often leading to feelings of inadequacy. Accepting that we are imperfect beings can help when dealing with addiction remission. I originally came across this concept when practicing guitar. It is difficult for me…

May 10, 2022 -“Don’t be afraid of perfection. You will never attain it.” – Salvador Dali

Thought to be slight depression more prevalent in fall/winter months. Treatments include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Some clinical studies indicate the effects are most beneficial when combined with Light Therapy. What is Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD)? Seasonal affect disorder is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons. SAD begins and ends at…

Known in Smart Recovery as DISARM – Destructive Images and Self-talk Awareness and Refusal Method. This method will train the brain to challenge urge producing thoughts whenever they pop into your head. According to Dr. LaBranche, the conditioning works best when closely tied to the provoking thought or image. It is important to have your…

Thinking about the past – Is a waste of time. What is done is done. Thinking about Now – Is really all we can control. Thinking About the Future – Doesn’t make much sense. What will be will be. Picture yourself sitting in a field, by a brook near a tree full of leaves. One…

“I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future.” Giovanni Versace September 28, 2021 – Healthy Haiku thinking healthy thoughts is one way of maintaining a healthy lifestyle!

Rational Recovery (RR), is a fee-based program for addiction recovery. It is arguably the predecessor of Smart Recovery (smartrecovery.org).  In its early years Rational Recovery’s philosophy on how to treat addiction remission aligned with those of Smart Recovery.  Smart Recovery has progressed since that time into a not-for-profit addiction remission program, while Rational Recovery is…

My last blog was on why journaling is good for recovery. It talked a little bit about WHY you should be Journaling. This article is a short listing of different Journaling methods or styles. There is literally no wrong way to journal. The simple act of methodically writing down the daily weather, your current feelings,…

This discussion is going to key in on some of the benefits of journaling. Specifically, how journaling can help you with addiction remission. I started journaling informally 8 years ago after my last relapse. I realized about 4 years ago that by regularly attending group meetings and by faithfully keeping a journal my mental state…