Hi all, I am recovering from addictions and grateful to be in recovery. I have found good ways to get out of myself. I will list some: Going to the movies. The current one I just saw was "Alice in Wonderland" starting Johnny Depp. Now that movie got me out of myself! So movies can help. And watching comedy shows on TV help either comedy sitcoms or comedians doing their acts like on the comedy channel.

12 step ways of getting out of myself are: Working with a sponsee, doing something like going for a walk with someone in recovery, phoning someone and asking how they are doing,emailing others and asking how they are doing, praying and asking the Higher Power to help me and guide me and take away any emotional pains I am having and to direct me to the right things to do. Sometimes I just take a nap if I am way overwhelmed. Or a hot bath or shower. Or just go for a long walk. Mop a floor. Clean the house. Clean out a junk drawer.

The Living Sober book from AA has many good ideas to help you get out of yourself. Hobbies help too like artwork, sewing projects, photography or any other thing you totally enjoy. Well, that is what I can think of for now in this early hour. Take care all. Sincerely, Connie

Tags: Self-help

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