MEANWHILE:

The behavior we call "acting as if" can be a powerful
recovery tool. Acting as if is a way to practice the
positive. It's a positive form of pretending. It's a tool we
use to get ourselves unstuck.

Acting as if can be helpful when a feeling begins to
control us. We make a conscious decision to act as if we
feel fine and are going to be fine.

Often, acting as if we are detached will set the stage for
detachment to come in and take over.

There are many areas where acting as if – combined with
our other recovery principles – will set the stage for the
reality we desire. We can act as if we love ourselves, until
we actually do begin to care for ourselves. We can act as
if we have a right to say no, until we believe we do.

We don't pretend we have enough money to cover a
check. We don't pretend an alcoholic is not drinking. We
use acting as if as part of our recovery, to set the stage for
our new behaviors. We force ourselves through positive
recovery behaviors, disregarding our doubts and fears,
until our feelings have time to catch up with reality.

Acting as if is a positive way to overcome fears, doubts,
and low self-esteem. We do not have to lie; we do not
have to be dishonest with ourselves.

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