{"id":18236,"date":"2022-06-07T13:36:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T06:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kembalirehab.com\/?p=18236"},"modified":"2025-03-21T11:52:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T11:52:31","slug":"why-practicing-rigorous-honesty-is-important-to-long-term-sobriety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amatesting.uk\/kembali\/why-practicing-rigorous-honesty-is-important-to-long-term-sobriety\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Practicing Rigorous Honesty in Recovery is Important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some say <a href=\"https:\/\/insighttimer.com\/blog\/honesty-in-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">honesty<\/a> is the best policy and, let\u2019s face it, they\u2019re probably right. Sure, this stance is subjective. There are people who may always get away with lies and deceit\u2014more power to them. But, for addicts and alcoholics, dishonesty feeds the cycle. It&#8217;s one of the primary things keeping us in our disease, so honesty in recovery is life or death for many.\u00a0If you or anyone you love has ever struggled with addiction, then you\u2019re likely no stranger to the web of lies that accompany. It\u2019s often the way we hide the severity of our drinking or using from others\u2014so that we\u2019re not questioned or asked to stop.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, being dishonest with ourselves is a way for us to avoid facing the reality of our addiction. We lie to ourselves so we can stay in denial, we lie to our loved ones to keep them around, and we lie to the world to avoid stigmatization. We also lie to protect our fragile egos in order to avoid rejection. And, we lie about who we are in order to protect our image. Because we are ashamed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"lying-in-recovery-is-a-slippery-slope%e2%80%a6\"><\/span>Lying in Recovery is a slippery slope&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, if we enter into recovery, dishonesty is one of the most common relapse triggers. Therefore, lying in recovery is a very slippery slope that more often than not leads us right back to drinking and drugging. Our secrets keep us sick, as it were. There\u2019s a reason why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/the-twelve-steps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">twelve-step programs<\/a> begin with a step that has us admitting complete powerlessness over our substance or compulsion of choice. And, an admission of powerlessness involves, of course, honesty in our recovery.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being rigorously honest means saving our ass before saving our face. Anyone with good long-term recovery will most likely confirm that it\u2019s not a face-saving game. And, if you\u2019re trying to save face, your sobriety will probably suffer. Eventually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"reasons-to-stay-honest-in-recovery\"><\/span>Reasons to stay honest in recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Ever hear the expression, \u201cyour ego is not your amigo\u201d before? Well, it\u2019s true, and a big part of recovering is about chipping away at our fragile little egos. So, without further ado, here are some of the primary reasons why honesty in our recovery helps keep us moving forward:&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"its-just-easier\"><\/span>It&#8217;s just easier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re clear about your beliefs and ideas, it eliminates any grey area. Not only will others understand you better, but you\u2019ll start to understand yourself better. It means you\u2019re not sending mixed signals to people, so people will have a much better understanding of your expectations if any. Plus, it means you no longer have to keep track of your lies or make sure you\u2019re always covering your tracks. Being caught up in a web of lies where people in your life believe different things about you is hard to maintain. No longer having to \u201ckeep up appearances,\u201d however, is such a refreshing and liberating way to live. It\u2019s pure freedom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also means that you\u2019re more likely to get what you want in life. By hiding behind a facade of \u201csure,\u201d \u201cno problem,\u201d \u201cokay,\u201d and \u201cfine,\u201d when we don\u2019t mean these things, we\u2019re not doing ourselves any favors. But, when we speak our truths, we encourage the right actions that lead to our true desires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"showing-up-authentically-allows-us-to-have-real-connections-with-others\"><\/span>Showing up authentically allows us to have real connections with others <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, let\u2019s be honest (pun intended), why wouldn\u2019t we want to have real connections with others? If we lie about who we are to the world around us, we\u2019re going to attract people with whom we have nothing real in common. It\u2019s no wonder why as addicts or alcoholics, we used to spend so much of our lives chasing ways to feel good that were outside of ourselves. Because we were surrounded by people and situations we couldn\u2019t actually relate to. Being rigorously honest and showing up authentically frees us from this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, for many addicts and alcoholics, lying has become a coping mechanism and a way of life, so breaking the habit can require taking contrary action. If being honest makes you feel vulnerable, exposed, and uncomfortable, start by being honest just with the people you trust the most. This might be a therapist, a sponsor, or another fellow in recovery. Make a note of times you\u2019ve lied or been tempted to lie throughout the day. Not as a form of punishment, but to identify situations where you tend to be deceitful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may not even realize you\u2019re doing it. If so, start by establishing a better awareness of how you operate so you can take positive steps toward change. And, don\u2019t beat yourself up for bad behavior. If you gravitate toward negative self-talk, try making a list of personal assets as well. Remember, recovery means you\u2019re learning to live differently in many ways. It takes time, so go easy on yourself and try to enjoy the journey one day at a time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"its-good-for-your-self-esteem-and-your-mental-health\"><\/span>It\u2019s good for your self-esteem and your mental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Living with the fear that you might get \u201cfound out\u201d for who you really are, what you really mean, or what you really stand for, can be emotionally and mentally exhausting. While revealing truths that are sometimes not pleasant can be uncomfortable, you can rest knowing you\u2019ve been true to yourself. Plus, the uncomfortability generally won\u2019t last long when you\u2019re being honest. But, the burden and guilt that gets carried around as a result of being dishonest can last a lifetime. And, don\u2019t underestimate the severity of carrying around guilty emotions\u2014while, initially, they may only weigh on your mental state, they can eventually manifest themselves in physical form. Most critically, harbouring bad feelings can ultimately lead to relapse.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By being open and honest, on the other hand, we can feel good about ourselves. Vulnerability strengthens our relationship with self and also with others. When we realize people like us for who we really are, it\u2019s empowering. We get to be honest and still be liked. It may not be by everyone, but it will be by the people who are supposed to be in our lives. This is true freedom\u2014freedom from the bondage of self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>________<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honesty in recovery is a critical aspect of sobriety for most people. If you\u2019re newly sober or even if you\u2019ve been in the recovery game for a while and you\u2019re struggling to get honest, talk to a sober fellow. Guaranteed, you\u2019re not alone, and talking about your struggles is actually a very brave and honest thing to do, and it will set you on the right path.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recovery isn\u2019t always linear, and it can take time to break old habits so go easy on yourself.  Also, practicing rigorous honesty in your recovery doesn\u2019t mean telling everybody everything, particularly if the truth could hurt or injure another person. Use your discretion when it comes to what (and with whom) you\u2019re sharing your deepest and darkest secrets. Nevertheless, if there\u2019s baggage and guilt that\u2019s weighing you down, take some time alone, write down your feelings, and start preparing yourself to get real. It\u2019s the most cathartic thing you can do for yourself and for your recovery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kembali-recovery-center-can-help\"><\/span>Kembali Recovery Center can Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or someone you love is struggling to get sober, please remember that no one has to do this alone. Kembali Recovery Center can help. <a href=\"https:\/\/kembalirehab.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us today<\/a> to learn about our programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some say honesty is the best policy and, let\u2019s face it, they\u2019re probably right. Sure, this stance is subjective. 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