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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 19:21:01 GMT -7
So I haven't been on in a while. I would use the excuse that it was because I was busy, but while that is partially true. It's mainly because I had been in denial.
Most people here were telling me that I needed to tell someone about my addiction, and to seek better help. I didn't want to, even though I knew everyone was right.
A few months ago I told my parents and so far things have been on an uphill climb. It's a tough climb, and I can fall pretty bad sometimes, but now I have good friends and family to pull me back up.
Now back to the subject at hand.
This past week has been good. But I notice now that I have the dreadful feeling like I am going to fail. It's not hopelessness, but it feels like a resigned feeling, like I KNOW I am about to make a bad mistake.
My question for y'all is....What do you do when you are in a situation like mine? I know praying is definitely something to do in temptation, or read the Word. But sometimes I feel like that isn't enough.
I don't know what to do, I need some advice.
Thanks!
Noah
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Post by ladystrong on Mar 23, 2017 13:31:38 GMT -7
Call the people you are accountable to, especially someone who will be there for you at 2am since the desire can hit at any time. You need Jesus in the flesh sometimes so call or text someone.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2017 14:04:59 GMT -7
Noah hi! Glad to see you posting.
Ok the simple thing to do during those times when you are tempted or the urges are bad and you feel that feeling.
1. Tell yourself NO!
2. Talk to an accountability partner
3. Hobbies find one that will occupy your mind
4. Exercise....Tire yourself out plus exercise gives you a good high that helps tone down the bad high.
5. Pray and read your Bible daily. Usually that failure feeling is from your spiritual tanks being low.
6. When you fall...Pick yourself up. Do not stay and wallow in the muck.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2017 16:48:57 GMT -7
Thanks guys! Your advice is very good.
I try to read my Bible daily, but maybe I can read more than just once per day. I also try to pray constantly, it definitely helps a lot.
Exercise may be hard because normally when I do get da urges, it's night time around 12 o clock. I know I can exercise inside, but it would take more time to get all my pent up energy out, especially when I can't be too loud, or I'll wake up someone.
I have been thinking of getting an accountability partner, but I can't seem to find someone spirituality mature enough, as well as someone who can be available at times when I am tempted.
Thanks for your advice fam!
Noah
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2017 2:45:05 GMT -7
There are many exercises that don't require noisy equipment and are fairly quiet. Sit ups, crunches, push ups, planking...You get the idea. As for an accountability partner you should probably look to an adult male in your life. Do you have a pastor you can ask?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2017 20:02:22 GMT -7
I do have a pastor I could ask, but he just doesn't seem the right fit. Don't get me wrong, he is a wise teacher and pastor, and I'm sure he would accept my request for him to be an accountability partner, but he is REALLY busy all week long. If God leads me to ask my pastor, I will without hesitation.
Most spiritually mature adults, or even older teens, in my life have busy schedules and cannot make enough time to be around when I need them.
I guess all I could do is pray, which I will do, fervently. Could ya'll pray for this as well? God is really lead-in me to find an accountability partner.
Thanks guys!
Noah
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2017 22:54:09 GMT -7
I have been praying for that already. I will continue to do so. Yes people have busy schedules but some will make the time needed to be there for you. All you can do is ask. I am sure the Lord will help you find one. I would suggest looking for more than one. I used 2. That way you aren't always leaning on just one person. You can take turns and if one isn't available another will be.
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