Narcotics Anonymous

Just For Today - Daily Email Service

   March 28                                                   Facing feelings

      "We may fear that being in touch with our feelings will trigger an
               overwhelming chain reaction of pain and panic."

                                                            Basic Text, p. 30

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   While we were using, many of us were unable or unwilling to feel many
   emotions.  If we were happy, we used to make us happier.  If we were angry
   or depressed, we used to mask those feelings.  In continuing this pattern
   throughout our active addiction, we became so emotionally confused that we
   weren't sure what normal emotions were anymore.

   After being in recovery for some time, we find that the emotions we had
   suppressed suddenly begin to surface.  We may find that we do not know how
   to identify our feelings.  What we may be feeling as rage may only be
   frustration.   What we perceive as suicidal depression may simply be
   sadness.  These are the times when we need to seek the assistance of our
   sponsor or other members of NA.  Going to a meeting and talking about what
   is happening in our lives can help us to face our feelings instead of
   running from them in fear.

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   Just for today:   I will not run from the uncomfortable emotions I  may
   experience.  I will use the support of my friends in recovery to help me
   face my emotions.