18 Things you can do to change the status quo:
(Make sure to read this entire message)

1) Work each of the 12 Steps
http://christians-in-recovery.org/12steps/12stepsIndex.html
Worksheets will assist you:
http://christians-in-recovery.org/12steps/worksheets.html

2) Read the testimonies of other Christians who have recovered
http://christians-in-recovery.org/links/linktest.html

3) See the answers to the frequently asked questions about your problem
http://christians-in-recovery.org/resources/faq/faq.html

4) Get a face to face sponsor and work closely with them
http://christians-in-recovery.org/resources/helpfulstuff

5) Read your Bible daily, pray and meditate on what you read.
A 12 Step Bible Study will be a great help to keep you on track
http://christians-in-recovery.org/software/CDindex.html

6) Find a local meeting and attend EVERY meeting.
You can locate meetings in your area at:
http://christians-in-recovery.org/db
If you do not find a meeting in the database, contact some of the ministries
and organizations listed and they can help you to find a meeting

7) Read all you can about your condition or dysfunctional behavior
http://RecoveryBooks.com
Click for added information

8) Spend time in prayer communing with God. Ask Him to guide you.
Ask for a willing and open heart that You will hear and follow His
will for your life. Helpful prayers are located:
http://christians-in-recovery.org/prayers/prayers.html

9) Attend as many CIR chats as you are able
http://christians-in-recovery.org/members/chat/chatIndex.html

10) If you are not already of member of CIR, consider trying the 3 week FREE trial
It is without obligation. We offer an online community of Christians who spiritually support
one another in recovery. Learn more at:
http://christians-in-recovery.org/membership.html

11) See the various tools that are available to you and use them.
http://christians-in-recovery.org/resources/tools/tools.html

12) Do some serious surfing for further information and resources
http://christians-in-recovery.org/links/Links

13) Ask others to pray for you. Request prayer in the CIR Message Boards
and in CIR Prayer Email List. Check the list of people who specialize in praying for others:
http://christians-in-recovery.org/resources/prayer4u/prayer_req.html

14) Learn from others and share your burdens on the CIR Message Boards

15) Read some good articles on recovery.
http://christians-in-recovery.org/resources/Helpful_Articles.html

16) Read further information on Conditions and Dysfunctions: [Click Here]

17) Seek counseling either from your pastor or a certified Christian counselor. You can find counselors by contacting:

Click for Directory of Christian Recovery Ministries & Organizations

American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
2421 W. Pratt #1398
Chicago, IL 60645
800-526-8673

Association of Christian Therapists (ACT)
14440 Cherry Lane Court #215
Laurel, MD 10707
301-470-ACTS

National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA)
3650 17th Street
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 951-6177

Christian Association for Psycholgical Studies (CAPS)
PO Box 310400
New Braunfels, TX 78131-0400

(This is not an endorsement or recommendation of any of the above. This listing is for informational purposes only.)

18) Lighten Up! Do not forget to laugh.
http://christians-in-recovery.org/resources/humor.html CIR Humor Forums