The Solution states that “We saw that our problem was threefold: physical, emotional and spiritual. Healing had to come about in all three.” A number of us have found that the emotional and spiritual are well dealt with in meetings and in the literature, but that there is not much discussion on the physical aspect of recovery.

From the Physical Healing Break-out meeting at the Regina International Conference, a number of themes emerged:

• Physical problems caused by acting out (including depression, fatigue, chemical imbalances);
• Physical harm and danger of harm from acting out;
• Dealing with health problems while trying to work the program, such as low energy, depression, or anxiety, making working the program difficult and slow;
• Abuse trauma;
• Over-attention to physical attributes, such as self-image and perception of others’ appearances;
• Neglect of our physical well-being because of the acting out; 
• The physical aspect of praying.

There are some of us who have experienced these aspects of physical recovery and healing and we would like to communicate with others with similar experiences. If you are interested in physical healing, please contact: Mike O., c/o Central Office.