Comments on: How To Change Negative Thinking In Addiction Recovery http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/ Overcoming Addiction, Growing In Addiction Recovery. Crucial Info On Getting Sober And Maintaining Sobriety. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:46:27 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Asian Filipina Daring http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-361050 Asian Filipina Daring Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:54:50 +0000 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-361050 I wish there would be more global focus in fighting drugs, especially in Asia many young people gets addicted - and rehab is almost impossible. I wish there would be more global focus in fighting drugs, especially in Asia many young people gets addicted – and rehab is almost impossible.

]]> By: Philippine Dating http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-360571 Philippine Dating Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:11:13 +0000 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-360571 I really do believe that thinking negatively will bring out the worst in a person. This is really helpful. I really do believe that thinking negatively will bring out the worst in a person. This is really helpful.

]]> By: frank http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-360357 frank Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:23:41 +0000 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-360357 life is not about what you think its what you do that counts.you can change your thinking all day and positive think and think this and that and still not accomplish nothing or change nothing unless you focus on doing. life is not about what you think its what you do that counts.you can change your thinking all day and positive think and think this and that and still not accomplish nothing or change nothing unless you focus on doing.

]]> By: Mary Jones http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-358221 Mary Jones Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:30:00 +0000 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-358221 "always keep in mind that “you can make it”" Right! Whether or not "you can make it" right now does not matter. You cannot be 100% certain about the future, so the spirit of enthusiasm needs to be there all the time. :) “always keep in mind that “you can make it””

Right! Whether or not “you can make it” right now does not matter. You cannot be 100% certain about the future, so the spirit of enthusiasm needs to be there all the time. :)

]]> By: Patrick http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-354446 Patrick Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:20:51 +0000 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-354446 I totally agree that you can use some tools such as the ones suggested in this post in order to change your emotional outcome from a situation. The problem comes in when your frustration level is so incredibly high that all of these mental tools fly right out the window. I think we have all been there at times in our recovery. We are frazzled to the point that there is no reasoning ability. It is at times like that when we need tools that go beyond mental gymnastics: 1) Spiritual connection, prayer, meditation tools, etc. 2) Exercise as an outlet for built up frustration. Using a holistic approach in recovery to find new coping mechanisms. 3) Having a strong social support network of others in recovery who can help keep you in check and keep you held accountable. The mental techniques in this post are great, but for times when you get really frustrated, I think we need techniques that reach beyond this type of therapy. And of course, anyone who is actively working a program will be exposed to these other tools. .-= Patrick´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.spiritualriver.com/warning-taking-massive-action-in-recovery-could-result-in-creating-an-awesome-life-that-you-are-genuinely-grateful-for/">Warning: Taking Massive Action in Recovery Could Result in Creating an Awesome Life that You are Genuinely Grateful For</a> =-. I totally agree that you can use some tools such as the ones suggested in this post in order to change your emotional outcome from a situation.

The problem comes in when your frustration level is so incredibly high that all of these mental tools fly right out the window.

I think we have all been there at times in our recovery. We are frazzled to the point that there is no reasoning ability.

It is at times like that when we need tools that go beyond mental gymnastics:

1) Spiritual connection, prayer, meditation tools, etc.

2) Exercise as an outlet for built up frustration. Using a holistic approach in recovery to find new coping mechanisms.

3) Having a strong social support network of others in recovery who can help keep you in check and keep you held accountable.

The mental techniques in this post are great, but for times when you get really frustrated, I think we need techniques that reach beyond this type of therapy.

And of course, anyone who is actively working a program will be exposed to these other tools.
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]]> By: maxwell382 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-353421 maxwell382 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:45:36 +0000 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-353421 Great article. The way we think changes everything. So to prevent from any trouble or problem, just think positively. .-= maxwell382´s last blog ..<a href="http://acaiforcemaxformen.com/9/the-acai-force-max-fat-burner-diet-pill/comment-page-1/#comment-4">Comment on The Acai Force Max Fat Burner – Diet Pill by Alan</a> =-. Great article. The way we think changes everything. So to prevent from any trouble or problem, just think positively.
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]]> By: Martha Jones http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-352878 Martha Jones Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:56:36 +0000 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-352878 Great article! Also, I totally agree with Chelsea (above) that while any kind of addiction can be cured with proper treatment and support, it is the taboo and social stigma attached to it that keeps an individual from discussing his addiction freely or getting it cured. :( Great article! Also, I totally agree with Chelsea (above) that while any kind of addiction can be cured with proper treatment and support, it is the taboo and social stigma attached to it that keeps an individual from discussing his addiction freely or getting it cured. :(

]]> By: Kilua Freccs http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-352788 Kilua Freccs Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:14:46 +0000 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-352788 Just don't lose hope my friends, remember that as long as your alive, God is giving you enough time to change, be positive that God has forgiven you as you forgive yourself. <a href="http://www.ownadaycare.com">Child Care</a> <a href="http://www.ownadaycare.com/jobs/">Childcare Jobs</a> Just don’t lose hope my friends, remember that as long as your alive, God is giving you enough time to change, be positive that God has forgiven you as you forgive yourself.

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]]> By: moving quotes http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-352723 moving quotes Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:06:43 +0000 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-352723 Oh, come on. Positive thinking is EASY provided you understand perfectly well that your mood is something you build up yourself, not something given to you. .-= moving quotes´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.bestmovingcompaniesreviews.com/7324/home-movers-free-home-moving-quotes/">Home Movers | Free Home Moving Quotes</a> =-. Oh, come on. Positive thinking is EASY provided you understand perfectly well that your mood is something you build up yourself, not something given to you.
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]]> By: Mike http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-352717 Mike Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:59:34 +0000 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-352717 Thanks for the post. I agree with changing the way you see situations. A lot of times the stinking thinking is what gets addicts into trouble. Thanks for the post.
I agree with changing the way you see situations. A lot of times the stinking thinking is what gets addicts into trouble.

]]> By: Chat Line http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-352691 Chat Line Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:35:02 +0000 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-352691 always keep in mind that "you can make it" always keep in mind that “you can make it”

]]> By: How To Change Negative Thinking In Addiction Recovery | Overcoming Addiction http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-352619 How To Change Negative Thinking In Addiction Recovery | Overcoming Addiction Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:26:57 +0000 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-352619 [...] November 5, 2009 by Bill Urell on What we think about a situation or event will determine feeling and emotions and later, behaviors and actions. In early addiction recovery, our thoughts are often not in line with what 98% of the world would think about the same event that we are thinking about. Someone is looking at me, I think they are challenging me, I feel disrespected and I say what the heck are you looking at, and I am ready to fight. Let’s challenge that thought. Ok someone is looking at me, maybe he likes my shirt and is wondering where I got it, if that is the case I certainly don’t want to fight the guy. What changed? My thought, belief or interpretation of the event. Changing the thought led to a different emotion which led to a different action (outcome). Here are 5 ideas about changing the first thought that pops into our head, ask yourself: 1. What is REALLY going on here? 2. Do I NEED to do something about it NOW? 3. How important is it in the big picture? 4. Reason it out 5. Make sense out of nonsense The ultimate purpose of challenging our thoughts is that be looking at an event in a different light will lead us to a different felling or emotion and taking a different action. Just a suggestion: try ending up in an emotional place that causes the least amount of pain. via How To Change Negative Thinking In Addiction Recovery. [...] [...] November 5, 2009 by Bill Urell on What we think about a situation or event will determine feeling and emotions and later, behaviors and actions. In early addiction recovery, our thoughts are often not in line with what 98% of the world would think about the same event that we are thinking about. Someone is looking at me, I think they are challenging me, I feel disrespected and I say what the heck are you looking at, and I am ready to fight. Let’s challenge that thought. Ok someone is looking at me, maybe he likes my shirt and is wondering where I got it, if that is the case I certainly don’t want to fight the guy. What changed? My thought, belief or interpretation of the event. Changing the thought led to a different emotion which led to a different action (outcome). Here are 5 ideas about changing the first thought that pops into our head, ask yourself: 1. What is REALLY going on here? 2. Do I NEED to do something about it NOW? 3. How important is it in the big picture? 4. Reason it out 5. Make sense out of nonsense The ultimate purpose of challenging our thoughts is that be looking at an event in a different light will lead us to a different felling or emotion and taking a different action. Just a suggestion: try ending up in an emotional place that causes the least amount of pain. via How To Change Negative Thinking In Addiction Recovery. [...]

]]> By: Chelsea http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-352608 Chelsea Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:43:48 +0000 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-352608 These ideas are great. Changing your way of thinking can be a huge help to addicts in recovery. I think due to the amount of stigma placed on addiction in our society, it is easy to take a lot of things the wrong way, when they are not meant to be negative at all. With these simple steps it is possible to end up in a whole new positive direction. .-= Chelsea´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AllAboutAddiction/~3/5hrR5TpF-aQ/">Small town heroin addicts – When drug use and overdose hit smalltown USA</a> =-. These ideas are great. Changing your way of thinking can be a huge help to addicts in recovery. I think due to the amount of stigma placed on addiction in our society, it is easy to take a lot of things the wrong way, when they are not meant to be negative at all. With these simple steps it is possible to end up in a whole new positive direction.
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]]> By: Adi Jaffe http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-352577 Adi Jaffe Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:49:19 +0000 http://addictionrecoverybasics.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-in-addiction-recovery/#comment-352577 Love the post Bill, I used to rely on others' help in early recovery. When I found out just how faulty my own thinking could be, I made a commitment to consult with others (parents, significant other, or back then a program person) before making any rash decisions. Even the little breaks that normally put on my actions helped immensely. .-= Adi Jaffe´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AllAboutAddiction/~3/NXn1tJMVKDY/">What does it mean to be love addicted? Sex addiction explained.</a> =-. Love the post Bill,
I used to rely on others’ help in early recovery. When I found out just how faulty my own thinking could be, I made a commitment to consult with others (parents, significant other, or back then a program person) before making any rash decisions. Even the little breaks that normally put on my actions helped immensely.
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