The 12 steps of recovery

[cluckeyo]

This method of wellness was founded by Alcoholics Anonymous. It can be effective for many ailments and it focuses on coming to a place of acceptance, forgiveness, and peace in your life. I spent some time with this group and learned a lot that was very beneficial. It is a calming force and worth looking into.

 

[Azelma]

I agree with most of their stuff, but the bit about higher powers (be it god/gods or something else) irks me to no end (I'm quite anti-religion). I believe all the power a person needs is within them, no higher powers exist so no use looking to anyone "up there" for help. Of course you need the support of family, friends, medical personnel etc, I'm not saying that you should go through everything alone. But the strength, that's already within you.


About how these would work with mental illnesses/troubles, I can't say but I guess addiction and mental illness can have a lot in common.