Chrissy
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Post by Chrissy on Dec 10, 2008 17:39:46 GMT -8
There are several phases in recovering from loving too much. The first phase begins when we realize what we are doing and wish we could stop. Next comes our willingess to get help for ourselves, followed by our actual initial attempt to secure help.
After that, we enter the phase of recovery that requires our commitment to our own healing and our willingness to continue with our recovery program. During this period we begin to change how we think, act and feel. What once felt normal and familiar begins to feel uncomfortable and unhealthy. We enter the next phase of recovery when we start making choices that no longer follow our old pattern but enhance our lives and promote our well being instead.
Throughout the stages of recovery, self love, grows slows and steadily. First we stop hating ourselves, then we become more tolerant of ourselves. Next there is a burgeoning appreciation of our good qualities, and then self acceptance develops. Finally genuine self love evolves.
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