Not Just Yet

By Eileen Gleeson Peters

Not Just Yet by Eileen Gleeson Peters is a self-help book that is filled with tools, practices and strategies to achieve and maintain wellness.

"This book came from an idea, a thought. One thought borrowed another and then another. I had the thought: the idea that I could heal fears, phobias and addictions over 20 years ago and this is the road that it has brought me down. If I had known what I would go through, I probably would not have gone there. Ignorance is bliss. Maybe, on some level, I knew I had to go through my life as it has been, and it is now. I was born for this." – Eileen Gleeson Peters

Testimonials

"Eileen's manifesto is a little gem. It is a simple, disciplined approach to daily life, where one is resolved to living in freedom. Not Just Yet is a memorable statement to keep you in the moment and away from addictive behaviours and, for anyone living one day at a time, this is an added bonus." – Mia Sera, author of The Mia Method

"Great achievement. You are an inspiration to everyone. Well done." – Teresa R

"Very interesting read. Acceptance is a very important part of addiction because when you accept, you have a problem you can address. Looking forward to reading it." – Jack Banaghan

"This is from the heart. I can really identify with it and can't wait to read it again." – Shane Lawlor

"Not Just Yet, when applied to most if not all of life's challenges, can lead one out of their darkness. A menu of choices from different techniques for one to work with. Eileen is an inspiration and Not Just Yet is a testament to her commitment to recovery and her generous heart." – Margo O'Donnell-Roche

"This book is a brilliant piece of work that is suitable to all ages, no matter what they are going through – even me as a teenager." – Saerlaith

"Many will be able to relate to Eileen's story. The value of her book lies in the telling of it, where she describes the various methods (and why, when and how to use them) through which she overcame her problems and reached the point of writing it. And these can help those of us who understand the need to get one's mind right in order to live well." – MacLean

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Manuscript Publisher
• Release date: Apr 9, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215657799

Eileen Gleeson Peters

Eileen Gleeson Peters was born and raised in Lisboney, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, Ireland and now lives at ‘The Sanctuary’, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. She was born into the family of Michael Gleeson and Anna May Foley and is the second child, raised with five brothers: Milo, Tom, Tim, Anthony and Patrick. She grew up on a secluded farm not far from Nenagh.Her father died tragically when she was eight. Her youngest brother died when she was eight and a half, killed by a drunk driver. "I was in charge of him at the time."She had a near death experience.She went to boarding school, for a number of years at Presentation Convent, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. It was run by nuns. She then went to University College Cork, where she studied Psychology and Logic."I married a local lad. We have three beautiful daughters and three lovely granddaughters. We parted and went our separate ways. I was diagnosed with manic depression in 1992. I am now managing my own life. I have joined various groups. I volunteered in Áras Folláin, a drop-in peer support centre in Tyone, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. I am in regular contact with my children and grandchildren. I have good friends and neighbours. I see my siblings from time to time. I have a good relationship with God. I hope and pray that this book makes your life easier."

Book preview

Introduction

To one and all,

From my being to your being,

Thought (definition from Oxford Concise English Dictionary):

A thought is an idea or opinion produced by thinking or occurring suddenly into one’s mind, one’s thoughts, or attention. An act of considering or remembering. The action or process of thinking. The formation of opinions, especially as a philosophy or systems of ideas or the opinion so formed.

This book came from an idea, a thought. One thought borrowed another and then another. I had the thought, the idea that I could heal fears, phobias and addictions over 20 years ago, and this is the road it has brought me down. If I had known what I would go through, I probably would not have gone there. Ignorance is bliss. Maybe on some level, I knew I had to go through my life as it has been and as it is now. I was born for this.

I have two addictions that I am aware of. Smoking is my primary addiction. It met a need in me to be fulfilled and to feel complete. My secondary addiction is alcohol. A need to be close to God. I move above and beyond my addictions. I move onwards and upwards. That is not to say that I do not go to AA meetings. AA Meetings have a lot to offer me. I was lost but now I am found. I am termed as mentally ill and yet, here I am… soul searching and soul finding. I love who I am and what I have become – a well-rounded woman. I am strange at times and yet no stranger. Strange as it may seem, I am not perfect. I have my faults. I have 43% kidney function due to prolonged use of lithium. I am simple; simplicity works for me. Simply, I sowed the seed and over twenty years later Not Just Yet is born.

Sometimes, I do not function so well around the house. I need a little help. It is not the end of the world; it is just where I am at the time. I just need to snuggle up and take the time of the day. I rest. It is part of my recovery process. I am a woman