Learning to Overcome Addiction Part 2
This is a 4 part blog, dedicated to helping you overcome addiction.
What daily problems arise that is a direct or indirect result of your addiction.
For example missing dinners, scheduled appointments, family gatherings, work, and the list goes on. After compiling the list of the negative affects I want you to look over that list and study it. Really look at the changes that this addiction has made to your life, seemingly, without your permission. Once you have your negative list done and had that realization that you need and want to change, it is time to move on to the next step in our home addiction recovery program.
Make a list of all the changes you want and need to make in order keep moving forward in life.
Look at yourself and actually assess where you are and look at the future and see what you want to become post addiction. This may give you a feeling of accomplishment if done honestly, objectively, and completely.
Take a look at the reasons why you want and need to quit.
Write them down and refer to them often, this will keep you grounded and help you stick to your plan. The reasons that you have to quit must be greater than the reasons to continue usage. This step is a mental battle and it will take some soul searching but it is the foundation on which you will build your sober life.
There are many reasons to stop using drugs or alcohol but this list should focus on what you want for your life and your goals, not what you think should go on this list. Everything you do on this program and we cannot stress this enough needs to be honest and not in rote.
Every day you do not use it one more day you have won. remember, that recovery is not a race it has no time limit it takes as long as it takes. With this in mind take the time to enjoy life.
Be a tourist in your own town. This is one of the early principles that I learned in my own recovery. Take a look at your town go online and see upcoming events, there may just be something that you never knew went on in your own town or county. Go to museums, art galleries, parks, and landmarks. Take a interest in life, most of these attractions are free and can offer some relief from boredom that can trigger that random thought, that we cannot control, to use.
If you get the feeling of wanting to go back to using drugs or alcohol have list of go to friends or a therapist you can call or go see. The added support will help you not rationalize the just one more time thought that we all have gone through.
This is a short program overview that is in no way a substitute for clinical help and drug rehabilitation centers. For the best result always consult an addiction specialist or get yourself into a drug and alcohol rehab program . These steps are what have helped me in my early recovery and I thought I would share them in hopes that they will help other achieve a life without the need for addiction.
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