The Warning Signs that Lead to “Incomprehensible Demoralization(s)” – Step 1

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“All of us felt at times that we were regaining control, but such intervals– usually brief–were inevitably followed by still less control, which led in time to pitiful and incomprehensible demoralization.” “Over any considerable period, we get worse, never better.”  (The Big Book, p. 30)

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Analysis: The Gravity of the Slide

The slide into addiction feels like a runaway train. Alcoholics Anonymous describes a brief sense of control. This illusion eventually shatters into “incomprehensible demoralization.” Darkness follows every attempt to stop alone. We discover that our condition worsens over time. The “downhill” nature of this disease spares no one.

Viktor Frankl explored the “existential vacuum” in Man’s Search for Meaning (Frankl, 1959). This void often fuels our frantic search for relief. We try to fill the hole with substances or ideas. Carl Jung noted that even “idealism” can become a narcotic. Our spirits hunger for a connection to a Great Mystery. Without this bond, we remain trapped in a cycle of pain.

The Red Road to Wellbriety offers a path toward healing. “The first step is to admit we are powerless” (White Bison, 2002, p. 25). Honesty acts as the first brake on the runaway train. We surrender our will to a Higher Power for strength. This humble act stops the steady decline of our lives. True recovery begins when we face our reality with courage.

References

Frankl, V. E. (1959). Man’s Search for Meaning. Beacon Press.

White Bison. (2002). The Red Road to Wellbriety. White Bison, Inc.

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

LOS SIGNOS DE ADVERTENCIA QUE LLEVAN A LA “DESMORALIZACIÓN INCOMPRENSIBLE” – PASO 1

ES MEJOR PISAR EL FRENO Y NO A NUESTROS AMIGOS –

“Todos nosotros sentimos a veces que estábamos recuperando el control, pero tales intervalos —usualmente breves— eran inevitablemente seguidos por un control aún menor, lo que conducía con el tiempo a una desmoralización lastimosa e incomprensible.” “En cualquier período considerable, empeoramos, nunca mejoramos.” (El Libro Grande, p. 30)

PARA QUE EL DAÑO NO SE APODERE COMO UN TREN SIN CONTROL –

“…nuestra experiencia es que la adicción es una enfermedad progresiva. La progresión puede ser rápida o lenta, pero siempre es cuesta abajo. Mientras estemos consumiendo… nuestras vidas empeorarán constantemente.” (Funciona: cómo y por qué, p. 3)

CITA DE CARL JUNG –

“Toda forma de adicción es mala, sin importar si el narcótico es el alcohol, la morfina o el idealismo.”

Carl Jung (1875 – 1961)


Análisis

La caída en la adicción se siente como un tren sin frenos. Alcohólicos Anónimos describe una breve sensación de control. Esta ilusión finalmente se rompe en una “desmoralización incomprensible”. La oscuridad sigue a cada intento de detenerse solo. Descubrimos que nuestra condición empeora con el tiempo. La naturaleza “cuesta abajo” de esta enfermedad no perdona a nadie.

Viktor Frankl exploró el “vacío existencial” en El hombre en busca de sentido (Frankl, 1959). Este vacío a menudo alimenta nuestra búsqueda frenética de alivio. Intentamos llenar el agujero con sustancias o ideas. Carl Jung señaló que incluso el “idealismo” puede convertirse en un narcótico. Nuestros espíritus tienen hambre de una conexión con un Gran Misterio. Sin este vínculo, permanecemos atrapados en un ciclo de dolor.

El Camino Rojo hacia la Biensobriedad ofrece un sendero hacia la sanación. “El primer paso es admitir que somos impotentes” (White Bison, 2002, p. 25). La honestidad actúa como el primer freno del tren desbocado. Entregamos nuestra voluntad a un Poder Superior para obtener fuerza. Este acto humilde detiene el declive constante de nuestras vidas. La verdadera recuperación comienza cuando enfrentamos nuestra realidad con valentía.


Pregunta Concluyente

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10 responses to “The Warning Signs that Lead to “Incomprehensible Demoralization(s)” – Step 1”

  1. VLeigh Avatar
    VLeigh

    The demoralization that has caused me the most pain, is what has led to me to not seeing my mother for nearly 6 years. I am currently still living in that timeline. My dad has visited LA a few times over these past years, but not her. When I went home to Michigan during the pandemic, and my mom saw that I had drank their entire liquor supply over the course of three months, she couldn’t even stand the sight of me. She sent me immediately on a plane back to Los Angeles. I haven’t been home since. The worst part was, I felt like she didn’t even see me as a person, she wasn’t worried about me physically, how I could have possibly drank that amount of alcohol and was able to hide it to the point of them not even knowing that I was drunk that whole time. She cared more about the money I drank away, rather than, how was my body physically able to handle that, and what was going on with me mentally that, even though I was safely with family during that terrible time, I still needed copious amounts of liquor. I lost a huge part of me that day, and it still isn’t fully regained.

  2. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    Instead of telling God how big my problems are, I tell my problems how big my God is…

  3. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    The worst for me was when it became okay to lie to myself about what was going on. More than an external behavior, the ability to accept lies from myself was the most damaging as it allowed all other behaviors to be acceptable.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  4. Miss Chi Chi Avatar
    Miss Chi Chi

    Being called out my name by someone who I know and thought was a friend while lost in their addiction has given me the strength to keep pushing one more day

  5. Jon G Avatar
    Jon G

    The great news is that today I no longer suffer incomprehensible demoralization. I make mistakes but I do not beat myself up any more over them. For instance, the other day I was sitting on someone else’s motorcycle and I disengaged the kickstand. When I went to set it down I forgot the stand and the bike fell over and knocked over the bike next to it. The owner of the bikes was “pissed” but I just apologized and admitted it was a stupid thing for me to do. Fortunately, he was not upset but had he been then I would have reminded him that I am human and we all make mistakes.

  6. Br. Buddha Avatar
    Br. Buddha

    Good morning everyone + Happy Thursday. Here is today’s thought. When you see the weaknesses of another alcoholic, do not confront them. Share your own weaknesses, sins, + temptations + help others find their own way. Serve as a channel for God’s power to come into the lives of others. Blessings. BB

  7. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    Driving drunk and knowing it was going against what I believed in. Associating with people and going to places I otherwise wouldn’t. Throwing up drunk way too often. Saying things I later regretted. Not going after what I wanted and then feeling like a loser.

    1. Slim Jim Avatar
      Slim Jim

      I know the feeling. The list gets longer and longer and longer. Having my freedom taken away for even a minute has made an indelible imprint on my psyche and the gratitude I feel today for no longer being enslaved to addictions.

  8. JB jr. Avatar
    JB jr.

    The possible loss of my freedom is far to clear for me now. The law is most certainly a power greater than myself.

  9. easy does it Avatar
    easy does it

    demoralization? hmm the lengths i went thru to get that drug, not to mention other consequences help to keep me on the straight and narrow as it were..

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