Re: New to all of this
In Response To: New to all of this ()

hello Wes
welcome! and first congratulations on your 17 years sober. If you would like to call by our lists there is one for enhancing recovery from alcohol, its RadiantRecovery and is found via Make Connections

: But that isn't the only reason I'm
: doing this. Some of the other
: problems I deal with include
: depression, low self esteem, low
: energy, and mental fogs to mention
: a few.

Glad you shared your story.... you are not alone now, those biochemical things are so familiar to me from before. The steps really do work :h10)

: One of the big challenges I face is
: not going to fast and derailing at
: the first big curve I reach.

well you are in good company :h6) I think its one of our endearing traits of sugar sensitivity that we like to go at things at top speed :h6) As for derailing ... well, it used to be all-or-nothing for me, but I found the value in learning experiences. No failure here, just finding out.

There are things built into everystep to help us slow down a bit and enjoy the scenery and experience of healing... I had lots of help here and on the lists so look forwards to hearing more from you. Posting really helps .

this page might be of interest to you as well
http://www.radiantrecovery.com/1r.htm

Love to hear about your breakfast :h5)