RECOVERY WARD, LLC
APOPKA, FLORIDA

. Driven by the pain and misery we sought help and support being unable to stop on our own or even control ourselves. We were sick and tired of being sick and tired emotionally, physically and spiritually. Most of us were filled with guilt and shame. Our lives had become unstable and unmanageable. Our characters had become as if we were Dr. Jekyll and the other growing ever so larger, Mr. Hyde. Most of us lived a double life and could not keep the balls juggling much longer if at all. Our finances where in trouble, our relationships were estranged and we felt like we could give no more. We were empty and void. Desperate and despondent we put down the "Blamethrower". We took some accurate account of our place in the scheme of things and the lives of others including our actions and the consequences burdened by us upon us and those incircling us. We could no longer have a pity party ...no pour me. No should haves. We could reach out and extend our hands and begin to hope. We could abandon ourselves entirely and ask for help and guidance. , lead to death. We also believe that what we have is a disease which manifests itself as an obsession of the mind and an allergy of the body. Dis-ease. A mind we can not trust when it comes to addictive thoughts. The strongest prescription is not taking the first one, dose or action ...which sets off the chain of events and starts another spree. Then we're off. Either it be a drink, street drug, prescription medicine or whatever the nature of our addiction. Most of us can not stop again till we hit bottom. With the maximum consequences being psychiatric hospitals, jails or death. What's even worse is we may even in our addictions for twenty-five or more years till we are spared with death. When we are honest we can also see that the majority of us were mentally ill to some degree. Our behavior while active in our disease of addiction was insane and out of control. We wish to bring people along our journey of freedom. We want to help others regain health, strength, prosperity and stability. Reality dictates that it takes time and effort to recover. There is no microwave recovery. We are building new lives by coming out of the shadows and standing in the light. Assuming we are now ready to give up our addictive substance of choice there are guides we can use to help ensure our recovery. We should change most if not all of who we were. Changing the friends, the places we used at and the things attached to our addiction. These things must be resisted for they are triggers and reminders that keep us from building a new lifestyle with a new mind set. This is not always totally possible, no easy task, but we do our best to shield ourselves from negativity and temptation. We try to make new associations, contacts, relationships and new safe places to spend our time. We can begin new activities like hobbies or start up old ones. Another solution touted in conjunction is spiritual in nature when we turn our will and life over to a Higher Power of our understanding. We probably have been beaten down to a point of humility where it is easier to surrender to the fact that we are powerless over our addiction and we need a source of Power to aid our will. Some of us use our friends and family, others seek professional help like therapists and psychiatrists. Some will begin in a rehabilitation center then go onto outpatient and further still a halfway house. Many find success with one of the 12 step programs like AA, NA, and CA. Some people use programs like Smart Recovery© and others may choose to use self help books. Some find God in church and change. Most apply some form of all or part of these suggestions. Whatever it takes. Most of us are unable to stay in recovery without support and guidance from those who have been there before us, those who understand or who have been trained in this field. Again we say to try to and find a power greater than ourselves, a Higher Power. God. Some people cringe at religion and the idea of God. We are speaking of spirituality and about a God of our understanding and personal to each one of us. God can fill you when you "clean house" and will take care of that empty feeling and that "more" material state of mind. That's just the tip of the iceberg. The wonders won't cease to amaze us! There are many paths towards recovery. It is a difficult process of acceptance, change and progression. Our philosophy here is one that follows the 12 step method. We are not affiliated with any organizations or institutions and are not professionals. We are people in recovery helping others who wish to be in recovery from their substance or activity of choice. We have a support link for emails to accept comments and to try and answer questions. Recovery Ward © Disclaimer: We are not Doctors just laymen trying to help other addicts ...Please seek Professional Help!