5 Signs You Need More Than Just Sobriety
Here's what nobody tells you: you can be sober and still be miserable. You can white-knuckle your way through months without a drink and still feel like you're drowning. Because removing alcohol doesn't automatically fix what drove you to drink in the first place.
Sobriety is the absence of alcohol. Recovery is the presence of a life worth living. Sobriety is necessary, but it's not sufficient. And if you're experiencing any of these five signs, you might need more than just removing alcohol from your life.
The Real Reason You Can't Stay Sober (It's Not Willpower)
The Real Reason You Can't Stay Sober "Here's what nobody tells you: willpower is like a muscle that gets exhausted. And if you're trying to use willpower to overcome addiction, you're basically trying to bench press 300 pounds with arms that can barely lift a coffee cup. It's not a character flaw - it's biology."