Phases of Alcoholism Recovery
The recovery process in Alcoholics Anonymous includes several general phases that people may pass through. These are not time related but are usually dependent on the persons particular circumstances.
Initial Sobriety
Surrenders to alcohol - accepts alcoholism
Begins humble search for self
Restoration of physical health begins
Restoration of memory begins
Restoration of mental functions begins
Begins to practice self-honesty
Is pre-occupied with sobriety
Growth of open-mindedness
Lessening of needless guilt
Freely discusses alcohol and its problems
Mild depression and anxiety lessens
Mental functions are more alert
Learning Sobriety
Accepts and owns their alcoholism
Loss of freedom acknowledged and accepted
Alibis replaced by sound reasons for sobriety
Social pressures to quit, lessen - threats replaced by encouragement
Grandiose behaviour begins to be replaced by the give and take of real personal relations
Aggressive behaviour begins to be replaced by willingness to learn
Persistent remorse disappears, peace initiated
Abstinence graduates into sobriety
Pattern of thinking begins to change
Regains friends
Job prospects improve
Sobriety-centred behaviour improves
Regains outside interests
Acceptance of friends
Sense of humour starts to replace self-pity
Acceptance of environment improves
Begins to regain family faith
Resentment of others begins to be replaced by acceptance of others
Loyalty and protection of family interests begins
Sex relations improve
Greater understanding of life partner
Learns to enjoy a good breakfast
Accepting Sobriety
Surrenders to life - accepts life on its terms
Loss of desire to drink becomes profane and lasting
Improved ethical and moral perception
Improved thinking
Improved feeling
Keeps company with people one can respect of help
Emotional dips become fewer and shallower
Emotions become easier to manage
Creative sobriety
Loss of desire to drink becomes deeper and almost permanent
Fears, anxieties and depressions are understood and managed in interpersonal relations
Appreciates deeply freedom from alcohol
Explores new freedom to use it in other activities without fear
Single-minded sobriety; defines assurances that there is no compromise with sobriety
Genuine spiritual desires centred on new way of life
Alibi system replaced by deepening quality of intelligent sobriety
Appreciates need for help, both for sobriety and as a guard against drinking in daily life
Pleasurable Sobriety
Self-unity, at peace with oneself, knows serenity
Socialises easily, at one with the world
Little or no emotional hang-overs
Rewards clearly exceed tough times
Feels well, enjoys sobriety
Anxiety, shyness, etc., disappear in genuine interpersonal relations
Cool! A destination chart!
Gidday Katbird
Thanks for that and thats a cool necklace and the dog well i bet that is one pampered pooch
light and love zac
Thanks for that and thats a cool necklace and the dog well i bet that is one pampered pooch
light and love zac
That is a cool necklace!
Hi Kat,
Thanks for this post! It is full of hope! I can see some of these things happening for me today with 43 days of sobriety. I'ts like a chart to help gauge whats happening physically,mentally and spirtally.
I enjoy reading your posts on the PP board you are a beautiful spirit, thankyou for sharing your ESH with all of us. I liked your response to JJ'sgrams " As long as we get some kind of guidance" " There are more ways to recovery than AA or any other 12 step program. I am open to AA. But, there are those who want to cram it down your throat and believe it's the only way. So, it's refreshing to see a twelve stepper who supports other avenues of recovery.
I love your little Dachund he/she is so cute! I showed our oldest daughter the pic with Santa suit we love your baby. It's my daughter's dream to have one some- day. She's a part time college student and wks. full time, so one day. We have a Lab & hubby likes big dogs. But I'm sure he said sometime this yr. I could have one. This was brought up at table on x-mas. And he denies this. So, he left a note on counter no wiener dogs allowed on bold red colors. Daughter found it and they chased each other around, laughing up a storm. I think dogs come from heaven to share their unconditional love and friendship with us.
Have a great day!
Thanks for this post! It is full of hope! I can see some of these things happening for me today with 43 days of sobriety. I'ts like a chart to help gauge whats happening physically,mentally and spirtally.
I enjoy reading your posts on the PP board you are a beautiful spirit, thankyou for sharing your ESH with all of us. I liked your response to JJ'sgrams " As long as we get some kind of guidance" " There are more ways to recovery than AA or any other 12 step program. I am open to AA. But, there are those who want to cram it down your throat and believe it's the only way. So, it's refreshing to see a twelve stepper who supports other avenues of recovery.
I love your little Dachund he/she is so cute! I showed our oldest daughter the pic with Santa suit we love your baby. It's my daughter's dream to have one some- day. She's a part time college student and wks. full time, so one day. We have a Lab & hubby likes big dogs. But I'm sure he said sometime this yr. I could have one. This was brought up at table on x-mas. And he denies this. So, he left a note on counter no wiener dogs allowed on bold red colors. Daughter found it and they chased each other around, laughing up a storm. I think dogs come from heaven to share their unconditional love and friendship with us.
Have a great day!
Hi guys.....That was some good advice.
New here but not new to fighting this demon. Just looking for some new "tools" to put in my toolbox!
Nan
New here but not new to fighting this demon. Just looking for some new "tools" to put in my toolbox!
Nan
I'm glad you all enjoyed the post. Lookinup, Spike is a minpin. They are WAY better than dachsunds <G>
