#Accepting oneself, accepting others, and even accepting the idea of #change as a whole in one’s journey through #recovery and transformation is needed to move to a #healthier, #happier #lifestyle.
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For someone in #recovery from #addiction or #suffering from #mentalhealth disorders, giving the screens a break can help someone #improve their overall mental health.
During all #phases of #addiction recovery, #relapse is a constant threat that someone has to be prepared for. It is important to develop a relapse #prevention plan early in #recovery.
Finding one’s own tribe in #recovery is important in challenging the #feelings of #isolation, as well as establishing a more complete picture of someone’s recovery model.
For someone suffering from #addiction, #anxiety, #depression, or any other co-occurring disorders, it can be a great time to try to utilize this tool to one’s own advantage.
#Suicideprevention is a proactive stance and thus requires someone to begin to #actimmediately when they suspect that a family member or loved one may be at risk of suicide.
#Addiction to drugs or alcohol usually involves a discussion about someone’s own #tolerance. The body can become used to the effects of drugs or alcohol and #demand that more be used at a time in order to get the desired feeling.
The sheer magnitude of addiction recovery can feel overwhelming for most people, especially in the early stages of recovery. Being asked to reflect on their own relationships with friends and family, as well as acknowledge the detriments that alcohol or drugs have had on someone’s life, is a very tall order.