I've thought about driving to Times Square or getting on a train & just letting it do its worst. Win or lose I just want it over. Lately I've been going out near everyday, but I feel like I exist just to go out. It takes everything that I have each day to get out.
Sometimes this happens. But that does not make a flooding experience and as I wrote, the expectations are really important. Know that you will be challenged and be ready to accept that challenge. Otherwise you wind up fighting through it which leads to "OMG I made it" as if you dodged a bullet of some kind. Open yourself up to the experience and the lesson it will teach you. That matters.
Sometimes I’ve felt a bit guilty in myself for not being as ‘highly pumped’ as some, and for being a ‘slow burner’ & always taking the measured/steady approach (both in recovery and often life in general), so it’s good to know this is perfectly okay😊
Sadly, the people in our lives who care about us but have no understanding of recovery will often suggest this "one and done" approach. It's happened all too often in my recovery life.
Great timing on this episode! I was just considering putting myself through some flooding exercises yesterday-though with EXTREME trepidation. My gut and knowledge keep urging me not to do any flooding, but my sadness and anger at being in this situation keep telling me something different. Thank you for helping me to remember why it's not a good idea, and that it's still okay that I am not all better yet. UGH! Rachel L. (LaFleur)
I've thought about driving to Times Square or getting on a train & just letting it do its worst. Win or lose I just want it over. Lately I've been going out near everyday, but I feel like I exist just to go out. It takes everything that I have each day to get out.
What about when there’s no choice? Like if something happens and you have to go 2 hours away and you can’t even get more than 30 minutes from home??
Sometimes this happens. But that does not make a flooding experience and as I wrote, the expectations are really important. Know that you will be challenged and be ready to accept that challenge. Otherwise you wind up fighting through it which leads to "OMG I made it" as if you dodged a bullet of some kind. Open yourself up to the experience and the lesson it will teach you. That matters.
Sometimes I’ve felt a bit guilty in myself for not being as ‘highly pumped’ as some, and for being a ‘slow burner’ & always taking the measured/steady approach (both in recovery and often life in general), so it’s good to know this is perfectly okay😊
I have always thought that flooding was crazy ( when not prepared or supervised like you say) thank you Drew!
Sadly, the people in our lives who care about us but have no understanding of recovery will often suggest this "one and done" approach. It's happened all too often in my recovery life.
The subtle humor in these daily episodes is perfect for me. It lets me laugh at myself in a good way. I thought the peanut thing was just me.
Great information Drew. Slow and steady wins the race!! Love you Big Guy!
Great timing on this episode! I was just considering putting myself through some flooding exercises yesterday-though with EXTREME trepidation. My gut and knowledge keep urging me not to do any flooding, but my sadness and anger at being in this situation keep telling me something different. Thank you for helping me to remember why it's not a good idea, and that it's still okay that I am not all better yet. UGH! Rachel L. (LaFleur)
Wow!