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I meant to title this "12 things to remember when..."
1. Mental illness is real.
2. Mental illness is not necessarily a result of "not working the program."
3. Needing medication is not the same as going back out, being a dry drunk, or subsituting one addiction for the other.
4. It's not our job to play God, or doctor.
5. Being of service does not mean trying to work someone else's program.
6. If someone had cancer or epilepsy, would you tell them they could be cured of it simply by working the steps?
7. Dealing with mental illness is not just a matter of "pulling yourself up by the boot straps."
8. If you're concerned about someone abusing their medication, find out all the facts before you accuse them of anything.
9. Telling someone to go against a doctor's orders can be very dangerous!!!!
10. While working the program is very beneficial and necessary, some people do need outside help.
11. Before you exhibit "tough love," ask yourself if the situation really warrants it, and ..........
12. ........make sure you understand what tough love really is!
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