Avoid Secrets, Avoid Lies, Avoid Relapse

Most of us built our addictions based on lies and secrets. We hid the truth from friends and loved ones hoping to spare them and ourselves any more pain. But what really happens is you begin obsessing about that secret or lie. It often starts with one little lie that morphs into several lies to cover for the first one. It takes precious mental energy to remember your lies or keep a secret. Energy you absolutely need to keep you on the path of recovery. All this emotional turmoil and mental stress can lead to relapse as you try to self medicate you emotional conflict away. But when you share that secret or come clean with a lie you substantially reduce the power they had over you. Your conscious is free. You can now dedicate your mental and emotional energy back towards your recovery. No more lies. No more secrets. Just a healthy and honest recovery.