The Primary Problem

Tired of the Relapse Rollercoaster?

It’s not a willpower defect; it’s an exiled part of you pulling the fire alarm.

Your Shadow is where you store every feeling and memory you learned was “unacceptable”—old pain, fears of not being enough, anger, or grief. These parts don’t disappear. They run on autopilot, shaping your triggers. A stray comment sparks a feeling of unworthiness. A stressful day activates a fear of failure. Your nervous system screams for the fastest way to numb the pain.

The Cycle: Unconscious Wound → Trigger → Craving.

Translation: Willpower can’t beat what you can’t see.

The Solution

The Recipe for Integration: Use Shadow Work to Disarm Subconscious Triggers

The Core Thesis (The “How”):

1. Addiction is a messenger, not a monster. It points to an exiled part.
2. You craved a state, not just a substance. You wanted relief, not just a chemical.
3. Replace counterfeit rituals with true rituals. Install AM/PM routines you respect.
4. Integration beats suppression. Dialogue with “the part that uses.”
5. Dreams are data. Your subconscious sends you intel every night.
6. Meaning is the only fuel that lasts. Purpose, service, and craft are your new energy source.
7. Witnessing dissolves shame. Tell the truth to safe people.
8. The void is a womb. Emptiness is where growth happens.
9. Your wound becomes your medicine. This is the path of the wounded healer.

The Protocol: Your Action Plan

Your First 24 Hours (Start Right Now)

This is about building immediate momentum.

1. Hydrate: Drink a full glass of water.
2. Declare: Tell one trusted person you are starting this 30-day protocol.
3. Move: Go for a 10-minute walk outside. No phone, just walk.

4. Intend: Write down your one-line intention for the next 24 hours. (e.g., “My intention is to stay present and run the protocol.”)

The Daily 5 (Your Non-Negotiables)

1. ? Abstinence Today. If you slip, run the Slip Protocol. No hiding.
2. ? AM Ritual (10 min). 3 deep breaths → brief prayer/meditation → read one steadying paragraph → state your one-line intention.
3. ? PM Ritual (10 min). 5-8 min void sit (sit quietly with your feelings; no phone) → list 3 gratitudes → write 1 truth you avoided today.
4. ? Body Basics. Walk 15+ minutes. Drink water. Eat protein with meals. Protect your sleep.

5. ? Human Contact. One honest check-in via text, call, or meeting.

Emergency Procedures (Print & Pin This On Wall)

⏰ Slip Protocol: PAUSE → 60 seconds of deep breathing → Call/Text your support person → Drink water → Walk for 10 minutes →

Write: “This urge is protecting me from ____; my next right action is ____.”

? Red Flags (Act Immediately): Isolation >24h · Hiding/Lying · Fantasizing about use · “I’ve got this” thinking · Skipping sleep/food. The Fix: Break the pattern. Call someone + go for a walk + run your ritual.

Your 30-Day Roadmap

Week 1: Stabilize & Tell the Truth

1. Environment Reset: Remove all substances and gear. Clean your bedroom, this makes a big difference. Stock up on hydration, healthy food, and supplements.
2. Line Up 3 Contacts: Find people you can trust that will hold you accountable, such as a coach/sponsor/pastor/mentor, a sober peer, and a clinician (if applicable).
3. Attend 3 Meetings: (AA/SMART/online meetings/etc.) Introduce yourself and be honest. This doesn’t have to be forever, but for this phase it’s critical.
4. Daily Prompts: “What pain am I avoiding?” “What truth do I fear?” “What power did this behavior give me?”
5. Block Your High-Risk Hour: Pre-plan a routine for your most vulnerable time of day.

Week 2: Shadow & Dreams

1. Dream Journal: Upon waking, write a 3-word headline for any dream and then details. Circle recurring emotions, patterns, themes, and symbols.

2. Shadow Dialogue (x2): In a journal, write a conversation: You ↔ “The Part That Uses.” Ask its fears/needs. Thank it. Set a new boundary.

3. Attend 3 Meetings: Get 2-3 new phone numbers and immediately send a text.

Week 3: Meaning > Willpower

1. Meaning Project (15 min daily): Work on a project related to service/being useful, creative project, fitness-with-a-purpose, or faith.
2. Nature Contact (15 min daily): Go outside for a walk every day. No phone.
3. Act of Service (2 days): Do something for someone with no payoff for you. Keep track of how this makes you feel, how your energy shifts.

Week 4: Initiation & Integration

1. Name the Dragon: Write down the one truth you fear most. Say it out loud to a trusted person.
2. True-Ritual Night (x1): Light a candle, turn off your phone, and write one reflective page on your journey.
3. Ritualized Closure: Write a “goodbye letter” to the behavior. Thank it, state why you’re moving on, and read it aloud. Safely burn or bury it to mark this transition.
4. How to Use Your Identity Line (Autosuggestion):

Your identity line is: “I am not erasing parts of me; I am integrating them. My trust in this process moves me forward, inch-by-inch.”

This is a timeless tool for reprogramming your subconscious. Repeat this line with strong emotion every morning upon waking and every night before sleeping. You are creating new neural pathways in your brain. Additionally, new emerging consciousness science believes this activates the Collective Consciousness.

Beyond 30 Days

1. Day 31–90 (Stabilization): Learn about PAWS (normal healing waves of anxiety/fog). Guard against HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired).

2. Months 3–12 (Strengthening Purpose): Reframe PAWS as signals of your brain healing. Deepen your spiritual and creative practices.

3. Lifetime (Growth & Contribution): The identity shifts from “recovering” to “thriving.” Your focus becomes continuous learning and service. The Daily 5 remains your foundation.

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Heal & Repair Your Body

Core Supplementation (daily essentials):

1. Thiamine (Vitamin B1): 200 mg, 3x/day (NOW brand)
2. Complete B-Complex supplement (Garden of Life brand)
3. Raw Vitamin D3 (Garden of Life brand)
4. Magnesium Glycinate: 400 mg nightly (NOW brand)
5. Glycine: 3,000 mg nightly (NOW brand)
6. Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil: 1200 mg daily
7. S-Acetyl L-Glutathione: 200 mg daily (Double Wood brand)
8. Zinc and Vitamin C (Garden of Life brand)
9. Organic Fermented Turmeric (Garden of Life brand)
10. Methyl B-12 & Methyl Folate (Jarrow brand)

NOTE: This is what I took and is based on research, but it’s merely my opinion… please consult licensed health professionals before taking supplements.

Gut Health Essentials:

1. Probiotics: 50 Billion CFU daily (Garden of Life brand)
2. Prebiotic: Whole Psyllium Husks (Now brand)
3. Organic Aloe Juice, Inner Filet (Lily of the Desert brand)

Avoid:

1. Non-organic coffee (high pesticide levels)
2. Ibuprofen (damages gut health)

Preparation Actions:

1. Log all food and drink intake for 3–5 days so you can track what you’re taking and the effects.
2. Identify triggers and sober substitutes (tea, walks, calling a friend).
3. Perform a Sacred Intention Ritual—write/speak aloud intentions for strength, hope, gratitude; use candles/incense.
4. Morning mindfulness sit (5–10 mins); record three gratitudes daily.

Meet Your Guide

I’m Chris. With 20+ years of struggling and succeeding in sobriety, I’ve lived this work. I built this free resource because it’s what I wish I’d had—a practical, root-level, shame-free path to integration.

Read more about my story ? About Us page.

Final Pro Tip (the best one)

The fastest way to change your life: find positive people and a healthy environment.

Scientific Fact: We become like who we surround ourself with.

Do these and watch your life-force skyrocket:

1. Stay close to God/Source
2. Reconnect with nature
3. Integrate your shadow
4. Forgive yourself and others
5. Become humble and selfless
6. Make exciting goals
7. Energize your body

In 30 days, you could be building a life you don’t need to escape from. The cycle won’t break itself. Let’s begin.

Disclaimer

(I am not a therapist, medical expert, or shaman)

I’m not a doctor or a licensed therapist. Therefore, any information on this website is not medical advice; I’m merely sharing my personal experience. I’m also not a Shaman; I don’t provide or prepare plant-medicine. Please seek medical advice from a licensed professional when warranted. Furthermore, Sacred Sobriety does not condone hallucinogenic (magic) mushroom use or growing in jurisdictions where it is currently illegal.

This DIY action plan service provides guidance, motivation, and accountability. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health treatment. If you’re in crisis or need emergency assistance, please seek professional help immediately.