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MajestyJo
07-15-2011, 02:49 PM
Addiction is a physical, mental, and spiritual disease that affects every area of our lives."

Basic Text pg. 20


When I read this, I thought, if my disease affects all areas of my life, that means I have to work the Steps in all areas of my life.

I have to look at all addictions from a mental, spiritual and physical viewpoint.

In today, I am using the Steps toward my eating disorder and my chronic pain. I have been having problems cooking meals and have thrown out a lot of food as a result. I am too sore or tired to cook and often end up eating unhealthy things and in a unhealthy manner.

Today was a day of pain. I kept asking myself, what can I do to let it go. In the past, I would have doubled up on the pills. Instead, I had to double up on my prayers.

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schell08122008
07-16-2011, 09:05 AM
Thank you Jo, I needed to read this and can use this today. I have been out of control with the food...I don't feel like cooking something healthy so I have been binging on ice cream and other junk big time. I too am doubling up on my prayers as I cannot do this alone. An addict is an addict no matter the substance. Peace Schell