I’m back here for week 2 of my new series, 52 weeks of recovery, where I am posting a short list of the things that I have experienced in terms of my recovery in the past week.
◊ In writing group I talked about control again, but relating to people, which is undermining and not helpful to them. We addressed the overuse of should and how it can put unnecessary pressure on things. I will be writing about that very soon, as it’s a hot topic up here in my brain at the moment. Given my new aim of spontaneity, I want to record my thoughts on this in the next few days.
◊ The continued support of my writing partners. They are amazing.
◊ I found this article on the addiction to suffering. I found it hard-hitting, but very interesting and thought-provoking to read. I have at one time or another, done all 10 things listed.
◊ I walked confidently into the training room when I arrived for my second session of the counselling course. It felt great to be able to say hi to everyone instead of disappearing to the back of the room and hiding my face in my book.
I am much more focussed and mindful with this challenge, because I am seeking out the specific things I am doing in my journey of recovery. It feels good to appreciate the small things.
I look forward to reading what you have to say. It ‘should’
be very interesting to see what you’ve learned and how your perceptions may be changing.
That article is indeed very hard-hitting. Like a lot of others, I’m sure; I can also relate to having experienced each of those symptoms at some point. To be able to recognise them is a positive step, I think.
I’m also impressed that you’ve been able to connect with these people and then, to be able to walk in to the room feeling confident within yourself. That’s fantastic to hear.
Thank you Brandon. I’ve got the thoughts about control and should mulling around in my head, and will write that soon.
I’m sure most, if not all people have experience the warning signs. It’s natural, but also good to be aware of I think.
thanks again for the thoughtful comments.
This is all great Linda
I also have a tendency for “shoulds” and “have tos”. It’s a current theme in therapy!
I’m bookmarking that article for later reading, I’m suspicious it will be useful o.O
And this recovery series was a wonderful idea!
thank you Mopsa. I’m gaining more confidence in doing what’s right for me, rather than doing things other people say I “should do”, or what society expects of me.
It seemed appropriate to write more, and focus on the small things in recovery.