Daily Recovery Blog
Friday Mar 20, 2026
"We are professional addicts. The amateurs are still using." -
Marty E.
USING IS LOSINGThey say addiction is a disease of denial that is self-diagnosed.
My whole mind and body was addicted to using drugs. The urges
were overwhelming and I felt like I needed to use. It was after
listening to others, that my mind slowly started to recognize
every time I used, I was setting myself up for trouble. Once I
started, I did not know if or when I would stop. It is amazing
how many other members lived in my shoes. I heard it loud and
clear: using is losing!
"If one is sick of sickness, then one is not sick.” - Tao Te
Ching 71
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
"I’m just glad we are not all sick on the same day!" - Scott G.
H.A.L.T.SHungry? Angry? Lonely? Tired? Serious? Yes, I could easily
identify with those feelings. When I was using, my life was about
passing out and coming to. I only dreamt about falling asleep and
waking up. Proper eating habits did not exist. My using was so
out of control, drugs were my only friend. I was not able to be
serious about anything but using. They told me I was right where
I was supposed to be. In my early recovery, H.A.L.T.S. was a
great barometer. I learned to eat, sleep, attend meetings, call
people, not to be too serious about myself, but to be very
serious about my recovery. When I followed these few simple
suggestions, I felt better.
"The world is ruled by letting things take their course." - Tao
Te Ching 48
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