Will My Social Life Change
The path to recovery is a challenging one, but it is one that is necessary to regain your health and happiness.
Many may wonder if their social life will change after rehab.
The short answer is yes. Some changes must be made in order to prevent relapse.
Recovery is a lifestyle change and to maintain it, some things in your life may need adjustment.
There are strategies and coping mechanisms to implement so that you can keep succeeding in recovery.
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Staying Sober is Priority #1
Many drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, including Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), build a foundation around establishing lost trust from those the individual has hurt with their addiction.
The idea is to reintroduce the individual as a person who has a new way of thinking and behaving. Drugs and alcohol had consumed every part of them, including their personality.
These programs are designed to restore broken relationships with family and friends.
This begins with admitting he or she has a problem and how it affected each person in his or her life.
These apologies are well-known as amendments. They require a great amount of humility and honesty while disregarding any sentiment of resent or negativity they may feel.
Recovery is about more than holding grudges over things that are trivial in comparison to drug addiction. These virtues are learned from the threshold places, most commonly used in rehabilitation programs.
The purpose is to allow more people to be more truthful to who they are and wish to be by awakening their authentic intentions.
It does not mean a life absent of drugs and alcohol, but it instills a new view that allows you to find joy without the use of any psychoactive substances in activities that you would normally require drugs or alcohol.
These thresholds keep a person accountable for their sobriety.
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Ways To Deal With Anxiety While in Recovery
Many people have severe anxiety after getting sober from drugs and alcohol.
That is a part of the reason many people resorted to abusing substances. Unfortunately, even after sobriety none of us are not immune to anxiety.
So, what comes next in this step of sobriety? If you have changed ways and lead a sober life, how can you deal with anxiety when you are sober? The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do to help alleviate some anxiety without compromising your recovery and sobriety.
There is an abundance of activities and hobbies you may not have thought of doing to deal with anxiety while in alcohol and/or drug recovery. Here are some of the top 6 ways to deal with severe anxiety when you are sober.
1) Meditation
You may never have given meditation a second thought, but it helps many people Meditation is a transformative and productive activity. You can meditate on the thoughts of the simplicities of your life or life in general to the most difficult of things to process. The idea of meditation is to reflect, relax, and feel at ease about the things going on in your life. Meditation does not require you to be perfect or have a perfect life. The practice starts where you want it to start. You can meditate almost anywhere, from your floor to your bed. Many people use soothing background noise and close their eyes while they meditate. However, you can choose if you would like music or background noise as well as choose how you practice this activity. There are several apps on smartphones to assist in meditation practice, especially recovery-themed meditations. You can practice this activity as long as you would like. This can surely help you breathe and devote time to meditate on your feelings to rid yourself of anxiety.
2) Yoga
People practice yoga for many reasons. One of the primary reasons is to reduce stress and alleviate anxiety. It can be soothing and healing, as well as challenging in some respects. You will learn to channel the energy in your body by performing a series of yoga moves, ranging from beginner to intermediate to expert. This activity can become a daily practice that can help heal you from constant anxiety through chants, stretches, and other core movements. The 12-Step Recovery Program even has a yoga program designed specifically for individuals in recovery. The goal is to focus your mind and body to become centered, which will help you in the process of channeling your negativity into positive energy.
3) Talk to Someone
This may seem like an obvious tip, but it can be difficult to keep all your anxiety bottled up to yourself in the dark. It only thrives off the loneliness and the effort we place to pretend it does not affect us. Talking to someone can help sort of your anxiety. It is better to talk to someone who is of a sound mind and is sober so that they can provide you with positive advice or coping mechanisms to try. Having a listening ear to help you through whatever it is you are feeling anxious about, even if you are unsure as to why you are anxious will address the problem directly. You should never feel silly or ashamed for seeking out someone to talk to about your anxiety. It is a strong-willed person who seeks help when he or she is down. Being alone with your anxiety is not helping your recovery. If you are not already attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings, you may want to consider joining because those are positive groups that promote sobriety with like-minded individuals who are experiencing similar situations as you.
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4) Grounding Exercises
Grounding exercises help many people who deal with anxiety frequently. It is also referred to as the 5-4-3-2-1 technique, which is comprised of five steps that will “ground” you and provide anxiety relief. The first step is to confirm five things that are physically in your field of vision. Secondly, acknowledge four things you can physically touch and say them aloud. The third step is to list three things you can externally hear. The fourth step is to use your sense of smell to acknowledge two things you can smell. The last step is to acknowledge one thing you can physically taste, such as water, coffee, or fruit. The principles of these exercises are to allow you to “get out” of your head and become “grounded” in reality, away from your anxiety. Try these grounding exercises the next time you feel yourself beginning to feel anxious.
5) Try Out a New Hobby
Hobbies are a great way to replace your old damaging habits with new healthy alternatives. You may discover a talent you never knew you had, or you could develop a skill from the beginning. These activities can keep you engaged in a distraction from extreme anxiety from alcohol and drug recovery. Some activities can include jogging, gardening, reading, painting, listening to podcasts, biking, cooking, or learning new things. The options are limitless and so is your ability to stay sober and conquer anxiety when it strikes.
6) Start Journaling
Begin to explore the world of journaling. Writing your thoughts and ideas down on paper can help you reflect on what is important to you and how you perceive things. You can always go back to older entries and see how much progress you have made. You can write anything you want. It is a free non-judgmental zone where you are safe to be whom you want to be. It is a great method for relieving stress while maintaining your sobriety.
Staying sober is the main and most important goal for us to maintain despite extreme anxiety. It can be difficult in early recovery. That is why it is important to seek out help when you know you need it. Do not let your anxiety control you any longer. Take charge of your life and enjoy the things that make life worth living.
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