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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