(Part 3) Top products from r/OpiatesRecovery

Got it from Caroline Myss and her concept was in the A Woman's Way Through the Twelve Steps. I'ma dude, but it's still a great book.

Probably a bit more 11th step which I am not on. There's certain types of meditation where you only listen to your thoughts and non-judgmentally let them go as they arise (which reminds me, I haven't meditated today)...

But the idea is, IF every thought is a prayer, then self-actualization is more pronounced because every thought is focused and comes from that "spiritual" center. (Whatever spirituality looks like to you.) The power of intention or law of attraction...

For me, it's a set of ideals. Peace, love, pardon, faith, hope, joy, consolation, understanding, and giving. Gratitude.

I'm an atheist too, but of all the practices I have it's one of my favs.

Right, I don't do the whole nomenclature thing, but labels are sometimes useful for describing exactly what "system" someone is using. Living in the now, so to speak, and not identifying with the mind are definitely great skills to cultivate. If you don't already utilize some form of cognitive behavioral therapy, like REBT, you should look into that because the two complement each other very well.

I'm waiting on:

Mindfulness in Plain English

Focused and Fearless: A Meditator's Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity

Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond: A Meditator's Handbook

They were from the /r/meditation book recommendation thread, and I've been trying to develop mindfulness skills more.

The things I loved most in rehab were the little things that I took for granted outside. Gum, chocolate bars, soda, candy.

I bought this for myself for my birthday this year, and I've really been enjoying it so far.

If he's into 12-step recovery, something like this. Or if he's more into holistic/cognitive type recovery, maybe something like this.

That's horrible, and I'm so sorry you and your family are dealing with this right now. I hope you can reach a new normal that you can live with sooner rather than later. I read this book over and over again when my brother died of an overdose. Super corny title, but they describe all kinds of amazing coping skills and it helped me process I was feeling. I felt like I was going crazy in the months after the funeral, and the text made me feel normal.

You are not doing anything wrong. I am about a year into recovery and went through many different avenues. I tried AA, Smart Recovery, Refuge Recovery and an outpatient program with my health insurance. So, I have gotten a taste of most of them.

Just like in all walks of life, there will be some people that try to bring you down. This is no different at the meetings you will go to. Some people will belittle you for whatever reason. There is 100% nothing wrong with being new. Try to ignore the odd lingo that some of people use, such as, "rehab virgin, normies, etc."

I suggest you also broaden your search and see if you can find any of these resources in your area:

• Smart Recovery
  
• LifeRing
  
• Refuge Recovery
  
• Out patient program with you health insurance
  
  I found more success moving between all these resources based on what I was struggling with at the time. I also suggest you pick up a couple books. I found a lot of solace looking towards philosophy. Some books that helped me were:
  
  
• Beyond Addiction
  
• The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck
  
• Refuge Recovery
  
  With recovery, just stay away from any of the social drama. Listen to the knowledgable people. And, always remember that we are all in a vulnerable place.
  
  Hope this helps!

i highly recommend reading the book. http://www.amazon.com/Requiem-Dream-Hubert-Selby-Jr/dp/1560252480

Heres the trick, The future doesn't exist yet.. Past also doesn't exist anymore.

All you will ever experience in your life is the present moment, Which can be easily ruined by anxiety over future events.

Checkout this book: https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Power-Now-Essential-Meditations/dp/1577311957

Amazing book

I’m grateful for my girlfriend, family and friends who forgive my relapses so readily and so often. They truly want to see me beat this thing.

It’s been two weeks since I’ve used- maybe a day less- and am seeing a doctor tomorrow morning about the Vivitrol shot. Should’ve done this a long time ago.

Just finished reading Everything is Horrible and Wonderful by Stephanie Wittels Wachs, Harris Wittels’ older sister. There is so much pain and devastation wreaked upon the family of an addict. I can’t even imagine the impact if I died- how that would affect others around me.

Not really something I thought about much as an addict.

Put a bunch of these in the room:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0912075023