Introduction
Recovery is a process. It’s more than simply getting sober, it’s about healing from your past and moving forward with your life. It involves accepting that addiction is a disease, learning how to cope with triggers and cravings, and finding support to help you stay on the path of recovery. Say’s Dr Michael Vivian, recovery doesn’t happen overnight—it takes time, effort, and dedication—but it can be done!
What is recovery?
Recovery is a process and not a destination. It’s not about curing your addiction, but rather working toward recovery and allowing yourself to heal. You can’t just snap your fingers and be done with it–it’s going to take time, effort and dedication on your part to make this journey successfully.
Recovery isn’t something that happens overnight; sometimes it takes years for people in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) before they feel like they have reached their goal of sobriety or abstinence from drugs or alcohol. There are many different kinds of recovery models out there; some focus on moderation while others promote total abstinence from drugs/alcohol as the only way to achieve lasting success in life without relapse into addiction again later down the road after having gone through treatment programs such as detoxification centers where patients stop using substances cold turkey without any medications being given beforehand during withdrawal symptoms since these may cause dependency issues later down line if used too often during detoxification periods which could lead back into using again sooner than expected due to these side effects rather than waiting them out naturally over time instead
Why do we need to recover?
You are not alone in your struggle with addiction. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that about 8 percent of adults in the United States have a substance use disorder, and an estimated 20 million Americans suffer from one or more mental health disorders each year.
The path to recovery requires us to acknowledge our powerlessness over drugs and alcohol, as well as other things that we may be addicted to (e.g., food, sex). It also requires us to accept help from others who understand what we are going through–and who can support us on our journey toward healing.
How to embrace hope and healing in your recovery.
- Be aware of your feelings. When you are in recovery, it is important to be aware of your feelings. You may feel sad or angry, but this does not mean that you have failed at recovery or that you should give up on it. It simply means that there is something going on inside of you that needs attention and healing. If you are feeling anxious or depressed, take steps toward getting help from a therapist who specializes in addiction treatment so they can help guide the process through which these emotions will pass over time as they work their way out through therapy sessions with them.*
- Be mindful of your thoughts.* Your thoughts play an important role in determining whether or not someone has hope for a better future ahead; therefore, being able to identify negative thought patterns early on will allow people who want change opportunities before they even arise! For example: If someone says “I’ll never stop using drugs” then this might lead him/her down
It is possible to recover.
Recovery from addiction, trauma and abuse is possible.
Recovery from depression, anxiety, mental health issues and physical health issues is also possible. Though the road may be long and difficult, you can heal and find hope.
Conclusion
Recovery is a journey that can be both challenging and rewarding. It requires you to be honest with yourself, change your mindset and learn new skills. But the end result is worth it! Once you’ve experienced recovery, it will change your life in ways you never imagined possible.
