Dr. Twerski's Sober Thought - October

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October 12

Keep Pain in Perspective

A woman in early recovery complained of having a depressing day, but observation indicated she was less depressed than previously. The reason she felt depressed was she had experienced several good days. A depressing day after several other depressing days is not felt as deeply as a less depressing day that follows good days. Recovery tends to take a zigzag course rather than make a smooth upward progression. When several good days are followed by an off day, do not panic. The fact they feel painful may be because you are at a higher level of recovery. That great discomfort may be a sign of healing.