The Role of Thoughts in Recovery

Recovery begins when we become aware that addiction is creating problems and begin addressing them. But recovery often reveals more than the addictive behavior itself. It exposes the thoughts, beliefs, fears, and protective strategies that have shaped how we experience ourselves, others, and life. In this article, Bill explores how Byron Katie’s question, “Do you believe everything you think?” opened a new direction in his recovery beyond abstinence and helped him begin questioning the thoughts that had been shaping his suffering.