Having faced discouragement myself this article is not some pie-in-the-sky theory, but it is information that has helped others overcome discouragement.

     All of us speak words to ourselves that either encourage us with impetus to move upward and onward, or to denigrate ourselves and tear us down.  When you look in the mirror every morning, what do you say to yourself?  Is it in essence "I am blessed" or is it "I am cursed"?  Recognizing and identifying what many have called the self-talk in your life is an initial step to turning around discouragement.

     Almost no one can make the necessary changes relying on your own strength.  Most Alchohol Anonymous members acknowledge that you must call on