Thriving in Recovery: Best Beaches Near Costa Mesa

How Spending Time in Nature Benefits Addiction Recovery

When you are living under the cloud of addiction it can be hard to see how to enjoy the little things in life. You want to go out and have new experiences but you feel like you are in a rut of your addiction. When you enter into an addiction treatment program through Resurgence your daily routine will begin to incorporate immersing yourself in the beauty and nature around you. 

Often, when someone is elevated or stressed, it is told to them in guided meditations to picture themselves on a beach taking in the sounds of the waves, smells of the ocean, and the sand in their toes. Residents of Costa Mesa have the benefit of having this picturesque setting right in their backyard. When you take the time to get out in the fresh air and remove yourself from the busy, hustle of your everyday work and home life, you can slow down your brain’s processing and focus on being in the moment. Learning this skill of mindfulness will give you a tool to use at moments you are feeling weak and wanting to return to your addiction to bring your anxiety levels down to refocus and align your perspective back on your recovery. 

Benefits of Exercising When Recovering From Addiction

We all know the physical benefits exercising can have on the overall body functioning and health. What most don’t realize is the benefit that exercise can have on your emotional and spiritual well-being. Exercise can improve your mental health through clarity of thought and the ability to center yourself. As you immerse yourself in nature you will find yourself letting go of the stresses that bother you and releasing them through your physical activity. 

A regular sleep pattern is something that is often lacking for someone experiencing addiction. Whether you are using substances that prevent you from being able to sleep or you are using drugs or alcohol to assist you in being able to sleep, regardless, your addiction has negatively impacted having a consistent sleep schedule. When you incorporate exercise into your daily routine, you will exert energy in a natural way that will help your body become tired naturally without the influence of any substances. 

Learning to Relax and Be in the Moment

The act of mindfulness and being present is something that has to be developed and worked on throughout your life. Often, in addition, your sole focus shifts to your next fix or drink and you easily lose sight of the small joys in the life that surround you each day. Being in the moment and present is often something that someone with addiction struggles with due to the racing thoughts from the spiral of addiction. Simply telling someone to relax is not enough to bring a person back down to a calm state. 

Through therapeutic measures and nature excursions in your treatment program, you will learn coping strategies that will help you identify feelings of anxiety or distress at the moment. Once you are able to identify your feelings, you will learn methods to release those unpleasant feelings through healthy, physical outlets. Often, exerting your energy and shifting your focus into a healthy, engaging activity will help to lower your heightened emotions and assist you in a clearer thought process.

Best Beaches Around Costa Mesa for People in Recovery

Pirates Cove Beach offers stunning views of the pacific ocean along a sandy beach that is, not only family-friendly, but boasts many sober activities such as rock climbing, surfing, and swimming in the ocean.

Newport Beach offers a wide span of sandy beaches that will allow you the space to spread out and enjoy the beauty of the sun and the surf available. Often a backdrop in many mainstream movies and TV shows, you will feel like you have been catapulted into a Hollywood film. There is ample opportunity for physical activity whether you choose to go scuba diving, ride a bike along the pier, or walk along the pathway lining the beach coastline. Newport Beach has something for everyone.

Corona del Mar State Beach offers residents of Costa Mesa an oasis surrounded by the pacific ocean. Whether you choose to participate in activities in the water such as swimming, diving, or surfing or you may want to enjoy relaxing walks on the beach. At night, you and your friends can watch the sunset sitting around a bonfire. Corona del Mar is the ultimate place for relaxation on any sunny day.

Addiction Treatment and Recovery Support at Resurgence

Resurgence offers patients of Costa Mesa a holistic approach to treatment that will provide them with the tools and strategies to begin a healthy life in recovery. Regardless of your substance of choice, alcohol or drugs, you will be supported through an individualized treatment plan. We offer patients options of treatment, inpatient or outpatient, that will be sure to fit within your lifestyle and needs. Our counselors see each patient as a unique individual and recognize that addiction affects each person differently and your treatment plan needs to reflect your own personal journey.  Contact Resurgence Behavioral Health today to see how our counselors can create a long-lasting change for sobriety within your life. 

David Rofofsky
After growing up in New York, David chose to get help with substance abuse in California because of the state's reputation for top-tier treatment. There, he found the treatment he needed to achieve more than nine years of recovery. He's been in the drug and alcohol addiction rehab industry for eight years and now serves as the Director of Admissions for Resurgence Behavioral Health. David remains passionate about the field because he understands how hard it is to pick up the phone and ask for help. However, once the call is made, someone's life can be saved.

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