#1. Admit You Have a Problem
For many people, this step follows a bad experience: maybe a terrible night out or losing your job or a relationship. Whatever your bad experience looks like, remember that although being at the low point feels miserable, there’s nowhere to go but up. It’s both a humbling and an empowering place to be. If you chose to read this, the idea that you might have a problem is probably percolating somewhere. It’s okay if it takes you a while to get to this step; just keep reading all the information you can find about recovery and be honest with yourself.
It’s both a humbling and an empowering place to be.