Addiction recovery is a scary process. You’ve got to face those feelings of anxiety and fear that cause you to abuse your addiction. They keep you stuck in recovery. So how can you handle your fears? First, you’ve got to identify what you are fearful about. Here are some examples:
I want you to write down your fears. Putting things on paper brings clarity to your situation. It’s not all up in your head swimming around, causing confusion. Second, I want you to learn a simple technique that will help you eliminate these fears. It’s called Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or Meridian Tapping. It’s like psychological acupuncture. And it works – on everything – and almost immediately. This technique can be learned in a few minutes. Then you can use it whenever and wherever you are. You don’t have to depend upon your sponsor being available to talk to at your moment of crisis. You can find several website links to learn about this technique through my website if you click here - “EFT” . Third, you must discover what it is you are moving toward in life. Yes, you want to get away from your addiction. But what do you want to do instead? What are your dreams? What kind of relationships do you want to have? Write all these things down so you can obtain clarity. And as you’re writing down your dreams, write down what your fears are that pop up. Then once you learn EFT, you’ll have specific fears and concerns ready to work on right away. Fourth, start taking action today. Not sure what to do first? I invite you to listen to my free mp3 audio on “8 Immediate Action Steps To Take!” You can download it at my website . Kathy Williamson, The Addictions Coach. |