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bluidkiti · 08-18-2013, 11:43 AM

STEP 1 WRITTEN INVENTORY

II UNMANAGEABILITY Mental obsession (self-centeredness):
When and how has my mind told me that one drink will not hurt?
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How did jails or institutions take over the management of my life at different times?
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How am I addicted to changing my mood? What was I trying to change? In what ways am I addicted to looking outside of myself for exterior things to change the way I feel?
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Are there situations that I fear will be so painful that I will drink again?
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-How has my addictive thinking and behavior manifested in my life today? Be specific.
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What is it like when I am obsessed with someone or something?
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Do I maintain a crisis mentality, reacting to every challenge as a personal insult? How has this affected my life?
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Do I insist on having my own way? Do I consider the needs of others? How has this behavior/attitude affected my relationships?
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What in my life can I truly manage?
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What managed my life when using, and what manages my life in recovery?

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08-18-2013, 11:43 AM	#19
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 75,770	STEP 1 WRITTEN INVENTORY II UNMANAGEABILITY Mental obsession (self-centeredness): When and how has my mind told me that one drink will not hurt? - - How did jails or institutions take over the management of my life at different times? - - How am I addicted to changing my mood? What was I trying to change? In what ways am I addicted to looking outside of myself for exterior things to change the way I feel? - - Are there situations that I fear will be so painful that I will drink again? - - -How has my addictive thinking and behavior manifested in my life today? Be specific. - - What is it like when I am obsessed with someone or something? - - Do I maintain a crisis mentality, reacting to every challenge as a personal insult? How has this affected my life? - - Do I insist on having my own way? Do I consider the needs of others? How has this behavior/attitude affected my relationships? - - What in my life can I truly manage? - - What managed my life when using, and what manages my life in recovery? p. 21 __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.