Acting Out - Yes the Red Lights

UPDATE: please know that you can create your own red lights to really tailor recoveryBox to your needs.  Be supported!!

First, I must say I hope that you never have to record a Red Light because it does mean that you have broken your sobriety.  BUT, please don't be overly hard on yourself.  If you do indeed need to record one then do so and move on.  We all make mistakes but the difference is if we learn from them.

How Red Lights work in recoveryBox.

1. Each addiction will have a different Set of Red Lights.  They are specific to your addiction.  Until this point, all Green Lights and Yellow Lights have been the same for all addictions.  recoveryBox wants to make this specific for your addiction.
2. Record a reason why you acted out.
3. Consider entering any triggers that you can think of that might help understand why you acted out.  Even if you just can't make sense of it, enter the triggers anyway.
4. Send the text/email to your accountability partner.  Please don't skip this just because you have entered a red light.  This is the most critical time that you need to honest.  It might leave you feeling vulnerable but you are not alone.  This is where you are going to get the support you need through a sponsor or accountability partner.
5. recoveryBox WILL automatically adjust your sobriety date (if you are using that module) based on the red light that you enter.  You don't need to worry about entering it in 2 different places.  

Please don't feel ashamed and wallow in a relapse.  Know it happens, pick yourself up and learn from the mistake.  It's what you do with it that counts.

Below you will see different Red Light scenarios based on 3 different addiction types.  

Alcohol Addiction

Pornography Addiction

Eating Disorder Addiction

There are over 50 addictions to choose from in recoveryBox AND you can even choose multiple addictions at the same time if you need to.

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Bridget and Julie talk about the Yellow Light

Bridget talks to Julie at the movies about her yellow light. Each day Bridget has been using recoveryBox the app for addiction recovery to track her daily activities, called "Lights". She had a yellow for the first time. A yellow light meaning she was in a situation that could lead to relapse. See what happens between Bridget and her sponsor about the yellow light.
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Paul and Bridget meet for Coffee

Paul and Bridget meet for coffee to talk about how their addiction recovery is going. Bridget has just started using recoveryBox the iPhone app for Addiction Recovery and in a short time is noticing that her recovery is headed on the right direction.  She's now sober for 14 days.

Bridget talked about how she likes the color coded system as well.  She had some yellow lights and her sponsor noticed something interesting.  They talk about how to use light system with a counselor or accountability/sponsor for a 12 Step program or Celebrate Recovery program.

Bridget has set some goals in order to better take care of herself.  And they both get to add this meeting as a G2 Green Light since it is about Emotional Self-Care.


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recoveryBox 3.1 is released

Thanks for the users who asked for help, we heard you and responded!

New to this release, the ability to add comments for the Green Lights as part of your accountability messages. Some of you mentioned wanting to have green lights comments as part of the communication piece so that your sponsors better understand your daily habits.  

Please note: this new setting is not on by default. If you want that added feature, please turn it on under the Settings. Also, we kept this setting separate from the Yellow/Red Light comments. We know that not everyone will want this option turned on.

Also new to this release, is the Light Category headings for the text/emails communications to sponsors or accountability partners.

And one last addiction is a new algorithm to speed up creating the email/text accountability message. I noticed I could make it go a bit faster and so I made that change.

~ Be Engaged
~ Be Accountable
~ Be Rewarded
~ Be Supported

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recoveryBox is now iOS 7 ready!!

recoveryBox 3.0 has finally made it through the approval process..yeah we are iOS7 compatible. Here are just a few of the new screen shots.

I know many of you are anxious and have emailed about when it's coming out and what's new so here you are...straight from Apple's site.

You will notice that some screens look exactly the same, while others have been tweaked as well as some entry controls have been changed.  We really worked hard to figure out how to minimize the number of touches to get your data into recoveryBox - as compliance is the key to beating an addiction.

While some screens have some changes, overall I think the users will enjoy the same "easy to use" experience as in iOS6.  AND....if you decide to stay with iOS 6 DON'T WORRY! We actually incorporated those same data entry flow changes into your version as well. So make sure to update to receive all the same benefits.



What's New in this VersionCongrats on your continued journey to freedom!!

Addiction Recovery is possible and recoveryBox is just one of your tools to make it happen.

New in Version 3.0

~ iOS7 Support : and it looks really nice too!

~ User Experience : we worked with testers (and yes these are real people who have addictions and are currently in treatment) and worked to streamline data entry. In some cases we saved one click, in other cases we just redesigned. REMEMBER: compliance is key to breaking the addiction.

~ New Badges : it's always fun to see what your recovery journey using recoveryBox will earn you..and so with the help of those in the addiction community, we came up with a few more badges to motivate you.

As always, the recoveryBox team wishes you the best in breaking free from your addiction and living the life you deserve.

Paul introduces Bridget to recoveryBox the iPhone Addiction Recovery App

Meet Paul and Bridget. Paul is introducing Bridget to recoveryBox, the iPhone app for Addiction Recovery.  Bridget is frustrated with her recovery and how she just doesn't have a good handle on it.

Stay tuned for more to see how the life of Paul and Bridget becomes a relationship of mutual support for themselves and others.

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recoveryBox Named One of 2013's Best Eating Disorder Apps

Top Apps for Eating Disorder Patients 2013

According to the National Eating Disorders Association, 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States suffer from an eating disorder at some point.

Although these apps may not be magic, they may help people with eating disorders cope with symptoms. These supportive apps can improve attitudes toward food. They can also track important progress indicators on the path to recovery.  

recoveryBox, a complete toolbox for overcoming addictions, hurts, habits or hang-ups has been named one of the Top Apps for 2013 by Healthline.

To download recoveryBox and begin your recovery journey from an eating disorder or addiction, visit the iTunes store.