I'm just going to put Harriet's post here.
Read the quote by CS Lewis. I have heard this before and i think it hits it right on the money.
Dealing with 'MB' is certainly a difficult one. Here is what I have done to deal with it.
- Work recovery
- Manage emotions
- lots of prayer
- lots of phone calls and contacts
That easy!! Not really. Even last night, I was working on the action steps of Step 1. I had just gotten back from a solid recovery meeting and was pondering/writing ideas. I was connecting with my sponsor and also another group member. And then while praying I had a major urge to masturbate. Intensely. AND I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF PRAYING!! Good grief Satan, can't you ever leave me be?? No. I guess he cannot.
Well, I have even had to change the way i pray. I kneel in the middle of my room. And have to completely clear my mind.
Day at a time! Don't give up! Don't stop believing in the principles of recovery!!
I seriously loved the post you linked when I read her blog last week. Knowledge is power. And, boom! That's right! :) And I've been there too... middle of praying (out loud too), and have lustful thoughts. Satan never takes a vacation, so neither can I (from recovery/living right, etc). This is a great post full of hope and motivation! Keep it up!
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