Patience And More Patience

Hi everyone….from Christian Help For Addiction Online Some times, things don’t seem to move as quickly as we like….Looking for a job, finding a better place to live, meeting new friends or acquaintances seem to take more time than we had initially planned for. The same holds true for those in recovery.  Some of us may believe that stopping for a week or so might mean that we are over our struggles.  Then when we relapse, we get frustrated and lose all hope of ever getting better.... 

Never Say Never

Hi everyone, from Christian Help For Addiction Online.  You know, sometimes things seem to get so difficult, that we just fall into despair. Negative thoughts travel through our minds telling us such things as “what’s the sense”, and “things will never change”.  Be careful of the thought “never”. In Jesus’s time, things were difficult as well.  Jesus even informed his followers that there will be difficult times on this earth. When Jesus himself... 

God is our Anchor

Hi again everyone…from Christian Help For Addiction Online…we pray that your troubles are becoming fewer… The storms of life (Finances, Relationships, Health, Children, Work) can come at us at any time…trying to predict and or worry about the future is senseless, as the anxiety that worry creates, only fuels maladaptive behavior. Everyone worries, and everyone becomes anxious at some point in their lives….the key is how do we address and cope with this “anticipatory... 

At The Root Of Addictions

Hello…and welcome from Christian Help For Addiction Online We were discussing in the group the other night some of the reasons behind an addictive behavior, or just some of the reasons for using at all. If you try to understand your behavior without confronting the underlying issues, you’re just changing chairs on a ship that is going down.  The ultimate question one must ask is exactly what does this behavior mean? Do you know the reasoning behind why you are misusing and/or abusing... 

Support System

Hi everyone, form Christian help For Addiction Online.  This week I would just like to stress how important support systems are, and if possible a Christian support system as well. If you ask a dozen people who or what their “support systems” are, you just might get a dozen or so different answers.  I have heard people tell me everything from their immediate families, to friends, neighbors, pastors, counselors, and other spiritual sources (meditation, bible, nature) as well. The key... 

Tough Times and Our Focus

Hello everyone….and we pray  you are well….What or who do you focus on when the tough times come?  Sometimes, many of us are prone to dwelling on our problems day after day.  We get caught in a vicious cycle of hopelessness, while ruminating about past events.  Research has shown that this continuous dwelling on the negative can make us prone to depression and a host of other ailments. Sometimes changing our thoughts from the negative to the positive can be an incredible challenge,... 

Fighting Discouragement

Hi again, from Christian help For Addiction Online The group meeting last night didn’t go as smooth as we had hoped… as it appeared that frustration and discouragement became the topic of the night, as many members seemed to portray that “what’s the sense attitude”….It’s difficult at times to remain positive, especially when the temptations and struggles of life draw us closer to substances that we perceive might help with the pain… A couple members... 

Birds Of A Feather..Flock Together

Hi everyone, and we pray that you are well….I’m sure you have heard that above saying of “birds of a feather flock together” which just in case you haven’t means…people with similar interests and character will often choose to spend time together. In other words…who are you hanging with and who are you attracted to?  And what if those so called “birds” that are drawing  you into their little flock turn out to be vultures in disguise? So I know... 

Those Bad Thoughts Again

Hello from Christian Help For Addiction Online.  Again, mainly because we think it is so important, we will like to revisit how important it is to keep a check on our thoughts.  More and more research is indicating that our thoughts line up with how we feel. So in essence, if I am thinking despair, hopelessness, “what’s the sense”, type thinking, the way I feel is going to coincide with those thoughts. Our minds are a powerful force, that left to run wild, can wreak havoc on... 

Getting Sound Advice

Greetings all from Christian Help For Addiction Online…Today we would like to discuss where does one turn for help and/or advice in times of need….the most common response we hear is …”my friends of course”…but unfortunately some of those so called “friends” can come with baggage attached… When asked how many friends one has….the common response is…”oh I have lots of friends”…but I’ll tell you what, when the... 

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