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More - An ACOA issue.

Posted by: drbutkins in higher power, family recovery, alcohol on Nov 13, 2009

One way to understand compulsions as opposed to addictions in alcoholic/addict families is by the different "soft addictions" or compulsions that manifest. These range from gambling to eating disorders to spending, sex, or any substitute for a Higher Power.

These compulsions are characterized by a need for MORE and an absence of a devout relationship to a Higher Power.

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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Spiritually Speaking...

Posted by: drbutkins in higher power, drugs, alcohol on Nov 03, 2009

What are you doing specifically to enhance your connection with your H.P.?

Peace and Love,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

No alcohol or drugs for you today!!!

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Sobriety must be #1.

Posted by: drbutkins in higher power, gratitude, celebrity recovery, addiction recovery on Sep 06, 2009

All the money in the world; all the cars and houses in the world; all the pride we are afraid to lose; all of the friends and charitable things we do for others doesn't get us sober.

God gets us sober. And God sends us a "way". We are lucky to have one.

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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"I'm Still Standing " or "Looks Like The Sun Comin' Down On Me."

Posted by: drbutkins in hope, higher power, gratitude, addiction recovery on Sep 02, 2009

Once we get "IN" the program and begin to see that our purpose is to be of service, we can see and feel the joy of God's world. Then we can choose either song. We can now realize that we have been given freedom and opportunity. The world is our oyster.

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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Is your new image of God available?

Posted by: drbutkins in honesty, higher power, addiction recovery on Sep 01, 2009

Many times we hold onto old ideas and feelings about the God we were introduced to early on in our lives. Remember that we can have an open mind and a huge God who is loving, forgiving and 'on your team.'

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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Should I say something to him?

Posted by: drbutkins in intervention, higher power, codependency on May 05, 2009

Just say something unless it is dangerous to do so. If you decide to 'just say something', say it the day after. Say it with caring not judgement.

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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Prayer

Posted by: drbutkins in myblog, higher power on Jan 18, 2009

God, help me find the words to find others. Let their discovery be a joy to them and those they help. Then let those do the same.

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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Tim Tebow returning to UF.

Posted by: drbutkins in humility, higher power, drugs, drug addiction, alcohol on Jan 12, 2009

Now this is a big deal to me. Tebow shows us what being close to a HP is about. Before the game he indicated that it was important but not as important as some other things. He thanked his HP after the game. He did not put down any player on the other team in order to glorify himself and he accepted victory graciously. Lack of ego seemed to be his strong suit. What a great example for recovering people trying to find a way to cope and dela with the remorse, low self-estemm, embarassments and abuse of the past! Example is the very best teacher. What a 21 year old teacher. He doesn't just 'talk the talk...' There is no need to prove himself to another person. There is no 'brag' or immature drawing of attention to himself. These are goals to which those in recovery must aspire. Thanks for coming back Tim. We need Lances and Tims and Michaels and Lebrons and whoever else can use God's gifts to show us what's important in life.

No drugs or alcohol for us today!

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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Need to control - Addiction recovery.

Posted by: drbutkins in myblog, marijuana, honesty, higher power, addiction recovery on Jan 10, 2009

I believe that, in order to recover, we must place control in another's hands. It is there anyway. We get much control back when the anxiety of trying to control leaves. Even Albert Einstein had to concede that he could not juxtapose the planets and that there must be a Creative Intelligence. He studied gravity long enough to know that he could not look at WHY but had to look at HOW. I can't know why I am not floating in the air in Orlando and the Empire State building is not either so far away. I can't figure this out. Neither could my friend Darryl. By ourselves, our tiny brains cannot fathom the universe (or much else). No amount of marijuana or other product can help me figure this out either.

Surrender to win. It breeds joy, relaxation and relief.

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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