Today's thought is:

. . . concern should drive us into action and not into depression.
--Karen Horney

One of the things that bothers me about AA's "mind over matter" brand of self-psychotherapy is that it neglects the very real biochemical aspects of depression. Sometimes people just can't help the way they feel. No amount of "positive thinking" can change that.
I do enjoy my daily affirmations, but sometimes they lead to guilt when I can't feel grateful, or I am tired or afraid. This guilt can be the very thing that can lead to relapse. I doubt that AA will ever change, but I hope that some new program will arise that deals with both the mental and physical aspects of addiction.