NOTE: This article was written and submitted by Robin R., a member of the Depressed Anonymous fellowship of recovery.
Below is a list of Twelve qualities we gain from working the Depressed Anonymous program of recovery, namely the FREEDOM FROM Checklist. So, how many boxes can you circle/check off?
- Freedom from the compulsion to sadden myself and circular thought patterns. (See Circle Dance DA blog @ 10/30/2022)
- Freedom from insanity and hopelessness
- Freedom from the bondage of self and freely giving of your time and yourself to those in need
- Freedom from dishonesty, especially with yourself
- Freedom from isolation: the “One Mans’ Island” permanent vacation theme
- Freedom from running the show and urges of deceptive control
- Freedom from excessive self reliance: I don;tr need anyone’s help!
- Freedom from blame
- Freedom from people or becoming codependent, comparing myself to others.
- Freedom from Complacency
- Freedom from Loneliness and becoming “involved”
- Freedom from the lack of purpose
- Freedom from FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real
- Freedom from FAILURE: Willing to try new ideas or adventure
- Freedom from ANGER: (ONE LETTER AWAY FROM DANGER) Surrender to a power and let it go! Remember, 90% of depression is anger turned inward. Again, LET IT GO!!!
And finally, our goal is to have:
Freedom to love, care, accept and appreciate the world around you
Repetitive complaint will attract things for you to complain about. Repeated gratitude will attract things for you to be thankful about. Turn those freedoms into your gratitude!!!
MAKE IT YOUR BEST DAY EVER!