progressnotperfection

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So I got into this step group in ACA. They have already started before I was invited to join so I'm a little behind. We are going through a workbook and I'm trying to answer the prompts, but the whole time my mind and my body are screaming "no!". I just don't want to do it. It's emotional and my mind is trying to lie to me again that I don't need to do this, it's to hard, I need to just ignore all of my feelings and keep running away. I hate it. I'm trying really hard to push through, but it just makes me feel yucky.

I am proud of myself for doing this, though, and I know it will pay off.

#adultchildrenofalcoholics #ACA #Depression #Anxiety #progressnotperfection

My 15 year path in recovery has taught that I need to follow a personalised, fluid program that works just for me; my life experiences. I see women drop out of "formalised" recovery programs, feeling they are a failure because their mindsets are not in sync with some concepts. I am not bashing any formal recovery programs. Never! They work for good reasons! But, if you're like me, feeling a need for additional perspectives, roll up your shirt sleeves and dive into "doing the work"😅! Stay connected with others, share with others, read, study, keep your wonderful mind open, hold onto those "aha" moments, learn what due dilligence in self-care means to you. #progressnotperfection . Above all, know that you are worthy of the best. I'll end this with a friend's #recoverymantra : #takethebestandleavetherest !

I am currently homebound due to excrutiating nerve pain throught back/neck/arms. This prevents me from driving, which prevents me from visiting close friends whom i love and trust. I'm homebound with an emotionally abusive husband. All of the hastags preceding this might give you an idea of areas that are vital to be intuned with; depressing & self loathing are creeping in; not fun but i'm aware of WHY they are creeping in. I need to think outside my own box; create doable concrete goals with visual aid of checklists to see how i'm doing. (Read books A,B,C ea. 30mins in AM & 30 minsPM; each day work on art therapy; explore!; use different mediums; the 700lb. phone!;answer phone 1x/return one missed call, etc. #successbringssuccess
I often tell people I 'do the work' as best i can. #progressnotperfection
It's a bless to have learned to break down the what/why/how ; to get to the root of depression, sadness creeping in. #Selfpreservation
My nerve pain will end soon;in the meantime i'll try to focus on my "in house goals ."

If you strive for perfection you probably will be disappointed, but if you strive for progress that’s more realistic and achievable and you will feel like you are getting somewhere! #Onestepatatime #progressnotperfection

It’s been almost 2 days straight of constant back pain which hasn’t been the norm for me in quite a while. I’m not sure what triggered it (possibly the weather) but I’m feeling uneasy about how much pain medication I’ve taken since none of the other things I use to cope have been helping. I’m chalking this up to a really bad flare up right now, but I’d love to have some positive vibes sent my way. What helps you when your chronic pain flares up? What are you grateful for this week?
I worked almost 40 hours, exercised every day, stuck to my anti-inflammatory diet, talked to my therapist, and spent quality time with my dog. I have plans this weekend to hike and get together with friends.
#progressnotperfection #Acceptance #ThisIsMe