Recent research from Cambridge University indicates that " running stimulates the brain to grow fresh grey matter and it has a big impact on mental ability".
This was exactly my experience when I was struggling to break out from my addictive cycle. As the research indicates "A few days of running led to the growth of hundreds of thousands of newbrain cells that improved the ability to recall memories withoutconfusing them, a skill that is crucial for learning and othercognitive tasks". I think that learning to recall some of the memories without confusing them from reality was a very crucial part in my recovery.
Additionally "Previous studies have shown that "neurogenesis" is limited in peoplewith depression, but that their symptoms can improve if they exerciseregularly. Some antidepressant drugs work by encouraging the growth ofnew brain cells." This is another statement that completely agrees with my personal experience. Depression is often linked to addictions and I know it was the case for me.
I do not think running alone will be sufficient as the only tool to fight addiction, but I am confident that it is one of the most powerful tools that we have and it would be a good idea to use it regularly in combination with other methods.
Came to Believe that a Power Greater than Ourselves Could Restore Us to Sanity
1. What does a “Power greater than ourselves” mean to you?
To me a “Power greater than myself” means the principle that governs the universe. I do not have full capacity to understand it, but I can safely conclude from my observations and everything that I know in life that there is a certain method to the madness. This rule, this law gives me confidence that there is an appropriate consequence to every action. And that I need to do good things if I want good things in my life. After joining the program I have also discovered that there were other, more direct ways that I could connect to that higher power. I am guessing since I am part of the universe I had an ability to connect to this higher power, which allows me to use it to guide my day. I have now noticed that when I spend my day connected to my higher power, I feel really good about life. I feel happy and at peace with the world.
2. Why does it say “could” and not “would” restore us to sanity?
Because whether I will be restored to sanity or not remains to be seen, but it is required that I accept that the “higher power” has the capacity – could – restore me to sanity before I can move on with the rest of my recovery.
3. What is your definition of “sanity”?
I am still working on defining that. It is much more than abstaining from my inner circle behaviors. I think sanity is going through life connected to my higher power and living out the higher powers will for me on a daily basis. I think sanity is willingly doing things that are good for me and willingly walking away from things that are bad for me.
4. What do you need from a “higher Power”? What would you like such a power to be in your life?
I would like the higher power to be my life. I want to spend the rest of my life caring out higher powers’ will for me. That is I believe the only way to live my life that will make it worthwhile. That is what I need from a “higher Power”, to be present in my life as a guiding force and taking me to a greater place allowing me to be the best man that I can be.
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