Introduction
Recovery from addiction is a long journey. The road to recovery requires purposeful action, but it’s also an evolving process. You’ll need to take care of yourself in order to maintain your recovery, and you’ll need support throughout the entire process—including from others who understand how difficult it can be.
Recovery is a long journey.
Recovery is a long journey. It takes time to recover from addiction. It takes time to get to recovery. Say’s Dr Michael Vivian, it also takes time for you and your loved ones to feel comfortable in this new way of life, which may be very different from what you’re used to. And once you are in recovery, it’s important not only for your physical health but also for your mental health that you stay there!
It’s normal for people who have been addicted or abused drugs or alcohol their whole lives (or even just part of their lives) not feel like themselves again right away once they start getting clean–even if they’ve been sober for several years already! You might find yourself feeling anxious without being able to pinpoint why; maybe even sad sometimes too? That’s okay; those feelings are part of the process too!
Recovery is an evolving process.
Recovery is an evolving process, one that is different for everyone. Recovery is not a linear process and should not be viewed as a destination. It’s something you do every day, even if it’s just choosing to eat breakfast or make it through the day without using drugs or alcohol.
If you’re new to recovery or feeling stuck in your own personal journey, here are some things that might help:
- Remember that recovery isn’t about perfection! You’ll make mistakes along the way; this is part of being human and growing as an individual–and it’s also what makes each person unique! Try not to judge yourself too harshly when things don’t go according to plan; instead focus on learning from these experiences and moving forward with renewed determination towards achieving your goals.*
Recovery requires purposeful action.
Recovery requires purposeful action. It’s not enough to simply hope for the best, or to wait for things to happen on their own. You need to set goals and achieve them, taking steps toward your ultimate goals every day.
If you want recovery from addiction or mental illness, you must take responsibility for your own recovery process by being accountable for yourself–and sticking with it!
Recovery requires you to take care of yourself.
In order to recover, you must take care of yourself. This is not a suggestion or a recommendation; it’s one of the most important parts of your recovery journey. If you don’t take care of yourself, your chances will be greatly reduced and the process will be much more difficult than it needs to be.
Here are some ways that you can practice self-care:
- Eat well and exercise regularly (you don’t have to go crazy with this)
- Get enough sleep at night – 7 hours minimum!
- Pamper yourself with massages or spa treatments if possible (again, this doesn’t have to cost an arm and leg).
Recovery requires support.
Recovery is a long journey. It’s important to have a support network of people who will help you stay on track and celebrate the wins, even when they are small. Recovery is an evolving process; you may need to adjust your plan as you go along based on what works best for you and your needs at any given time. You will also need to take care of yourself by making sure that all aspects of your life are in balance, including sleep, nutrition and exercise (or whatever else helps keep you healthy). You’ll need to be accountable not only for what happens during treatment but also between sessions–which means being honest with yourself about how well or poorly things are going so that when it comes time for another session with me or someone else in recovery support group like AA/NA/CA etc., we can talk about what steps might help improve my course through treatment than just relying on luck alone!
Recovery is about living a full, meaningful life.
- You can live a full, meaningful life.
- You can get back to the things you love doing.
- You can be happy and successful again.
You can recover from addiction, but it takes hard work and dedication.
Recovery is a process, not an event. It’s not something that happens overnight, or even over the course of two weeks–it takes time and effort to overcome addiction. You need to be willing to work hard at recovery, which means putting in the effort needed for your particular situation:
- If you’re addicted to drugs and alcohol, consider getting help from a treatment center like Recovery Roadmap Addiction Treatment Center (RRATC). They have programs designed specifically for those who want help overcoming their addictions through medical detoxification and behavioral therapy. Their staff members have experience working with people who have been through similar situations as yours before so they know what works best when it comes time for treatment plans tailored specifically towards your needs as an individual person.*
Conclusion
Recovery is a long journey, but it is worth the effort. The challenges you face along the way will help you grow as a person and strengthen your recovery. Recovery requires purposeful action, which means taking care of yourself and seeking support from others who understand what it’s like to live with addiction. Recovery is about living a full, meaningful life–and that means finding meaning in all aspects of your life including work and relationships with family members or friends who support their loved ones’ recovery process!
