Recovery Blues speaks to the overwhelming majority
of former substance abusers who experience
depression as an offensive intruder trespassing on
their recuperation, and also to their professional
counselors, employers, and families. The dark
valleys and frantic episodes that plague these
folks would be treated as mere annoyances by the
"normal" populace. Routine disappointment and "the
blues" are the common colds of emotional distress.
Recovery Blues metes out specific, unambiguous rules and advice. Moods are described as Bright Side, Twilight and Somber Side, and specific remedial tasks are assigned to each period. The development of firm, positive habits which eliminate or lessen stress are spelled out, as are behavioral prohibitions and precautions during low periods.
Rather than padding the book with dreary case histories, each chapter contains a short anecdotal composite which is attributed to a fictional recoveree, struggling through the obstacle course of early recovery. While written to fill a serious need, the style and selection of anecdotes is humorous and readable, and the illustrations will bring to the reader smiles of knowing recognition and identification.
Recovery Blues metes out specific, unambiguous rules and advice. Moods are described as Bright Side, Twilight and Somber Side, and specific remedial tasks are assigned to each period. The development of firm, positive habits which eliminate or lessen stress are spelled out, as are behavioral prohibitions and precautions during low periods.
Rather than padding the book with dreary case histories, each chapter contains a short anecdotal composite which is attributed to a fictional recoveree, struggling through the obstacle course of early recovery. While written to fill a serious need, the style and selection of anecdotes is humorous and readable, and the illustrations will bring to the reader smiles of knowing recognition and identification.
