Notes from relapse prevention

Id like to share some notes I have from a relapse prevention course im taking. Im sorry if its crude or otherwise falls short.

“Your mind will try its hardest to tell you its ok. It will try to excuse or create a scenario where you deserve to use again.Dont throw away recovery after running into issues. That is the mental obsession. 

Dont be ready to point out life’s inconsistency and unfairness. Getting better does not absolve you of your past. Even without a past, life will happen and nothing good is guaranteed to be or to stay. Worse things have happened to better people but that doesn’t invalidate the importance of recovery.

People won’t always believe or trust my recovery. It will take time. All I can do is to continue to do the right thing and stay consistent . I cant blame them. I could’ve earned that.

Find a sense of meaning and purpose. Serve others and live in recovery. The mental obsession wont have anywhere to go. If i live in trauma or obsession, self destruction can take over.”

-When in an emotionally vulnerable state it is recommended to give out and help others. Once you’ve done your recovery and managed yourself. Look to help others in crisis and to continue to live/spread the message. 

-“establish and maintain a trigger list” is traditionally sound advice CAN(not guaranteed, still good practice)lead to avoidance and fear. As long as I am spiritually fit. I am trying to do the right thing, trying to be nice, trying to be accepting of everyone, and I’m there to be helpful. If that’s who I am, I can go anywhere

-Meditation and prayers are important

-Whenever im stumped, wait and sit still to think. The right thought usually happens. “Turn things over to god” I believe the last part is borrowed from the traditional 12 step program. Moving forward youll get what you need and not what you want. Conceit, appreciate what you have, and make the most of new opportunities.