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Are you struggling with thoughts of suicide today? Remember the suicide hotline, 1-800-273-8255, and give them a try. Or head to your nearest emergency room for some help. There IS help.
Just want to put it on record that whether you're a day sober, multiple years, or anything in between, whether you use AA, SMART, AVRT, Dharma, traditional religion or anything else at all, know this. You are a WINNER. #RecoveryPosse
Affirmation: I did my best today. I forgive myself for any mistakes and I know I’m a good person with pure intentions. I’m grateful for who I am and who I’m becoming. I trust in my healing.
It’s a trauma response to hyper focus on what people say or think. At one time, this is how you stayed safe in an unpredictable environment. You learned to notice every shift in mood or behavior because you faced the consequences of those shifts.
Are you overwhelmed today? Try meditation. A short meditation is just focusing your attention on one thing for a small amount of time, to give your mind some rest.