Keep It Simple

In early recovery from addictive disease (actually anytime in recovery), it is important to keep it simple: don't pick up a drink or a drug, or act on any thought or craving to use, regardless of what happens today. There is no good excuse for relapsing into addictive behaviors; so, keep it simple: it doesn't matter how bad you feel, how lonely you are, how angry you are, etc.---just don't use or do your addictive behavior (gamble, exercise, visit internet porn site, eat empty calories, if any of these are a part of your addiction). If you remain abstinent and in a recovery program, you will learn how to handle all these feelings, but for now, just don't do your addictive thing.