01-27 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY
I can attain real dignity, importance and individuality only be a dependence on a Power which is great and good, beyond anything I can imagine or understand.  I will try my utmost to use this Power in making all my decisions.  Even though my human mind cannot forecast what the outcome will be, I will try to be confident that whatever comes will be for my ultimate good.  JUST FOR TODAY, WILL I TRY TO LIVE THIS DAY ONLY, AND NOT TACKLE MY WHOLE LIFE PROBLEM AT ONCE?

TODAY I PRAY
May I make no decision, engineer no change in the course of my lifestream, without calling upon my Higher Power.  May I have faith that God's plan for me is better than any scheme I could devise for myself.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
God is the achitect.  I am the builder.

website to AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

http://www.aa.org/?Media=PlayFlash

website to Alanon (for family and loved ones of Alcoholics)

http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/

If you are not in therapy, I highly suggest it.  You may need a psych eval for meds, if that is not already done. 

As for getting moving, take baby steps and reward yourself in healthy ways.  Set goals for the treadmill, like 10 minutes in the morning, and 10 in the evening for a few days.  After you do your 10 minutes, take a bubble bath and luxuriate in that.  Make a list of things you can do to pamper yourself, and do one after you do the treadmill.  Buy yourself some scented lotions at Bath and Body Works and use them.  Listen to soothing music, like Vivaldi's Four Seasons, or Pachelbel's Canon.  Buy yourself some DVDs on sale, and watch them.  Comedy is what I recommend, like "There's Something About Mary."

Therapy and meds are what helps me get to where I am motivated to work on myself.  Then, I do the pampering to maintain my stability.

Hugs,
Trish