Keeping commitments

3 days sober:

Well, today I am keeping commitments! I know that sound super elementary, but its true! This morning I made a commitment to call a guy from my SA group. I almost forgot about it, but then I decided that now was better than never! He ended up not answering, but just calling him broke the boredness that was plaguing me. So, it works! And its wonderful!

I'm reading The Power of Habit right now and I'm learning a ton! I just read about how the propellant for habits is actually the craving that we associate with the habit. Wonderful information! So...now I just need to figure out what the craving is that is at the core of all of my addiction habits. I think one of the cravings is the feel of the release when masturbating. As I think back...that seems to be what my mind is searching for. How can I replace that? Maybe get a craving for the sense of accomplishment that comes from resisting a temptation? Just an idea!

Well, those have been my thoughts so far today...and this is my daily check in! I pray for all those who still suffer from an addiction. I pray that they will be able to find the help they need. And I pray that I will be able to be sober for another 24 hours!

-Grateful and Hopeful