12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery

It sounds so simple: Just stop drinking (or drugging or binging or gambling), and everything will be fine! The truth is, getting in touch with the behaviors and beliefs that sabotage sobriety requires focus and willingness. Holding on to the belief that life should be easy. Confusing self-concern with selfishness. Using a recovery program to try to become perfect.These are some of the attitudes that can drag down recovery. Dr. Allen Berger helps readers effectively assess their situation and take proactive steps toward lifelong recovery. He coaches readers into examining four culprits that underlie relapse: the nature of addiction, ignorance about one’s vulnerabilities, unreasonable expectations, and self-hate. Any or all of these factors can sabotage recovery, but through basic self-awareness readers can move forward in building lives of contentment and fulfillment.