Monday, November 9th
As soon as I took that first hit, my hyper-sexuality was off to the races. I never wanted to lose that high.
Many of us entered recovery seeking relief from multiple addictions. Drugs and alcohol may have magnified our sexually compulsive behavior. If we medicated ourselves with substances or other compulsions, we could forget or ignore our inhibitions. Euphoric highs, followed by crashing lows, heightened the excitement and its painful aftermath, often adding to feelings of shame and low self-esteem.
In recovery, we take a good look at ourselves and become willing to accept the possibility of healing. By working the Steps and using other recovery tools, we may experience changes in our behaviors and outlook. We become honest with ourselves and others. We begin to trust our Higher Power to help us take the next right action. We develop self-compassion and may notice that our lives start to feel different.
This character transformation can enable us to make choices. We may find that this changed attitude and outlook will help our recovery from substances or other harmful behaviors. We feel lighter, free of our addictions, and willing to live in the present.
Working my recovery has helped me overcome other addictions and make major positive changes in my life.