Think about your interests and what you liked to do before you started drinking or using drugs. Those interests will still be there, and there is nothing keeping you from picking them up again. Anything that helps you create meaning in your life will do, whether that is painting, playing music, writing, or getting more exercise.
You might even find yourself devoting more time to a career, either one you already have or something entirely new. There is plenty that you can do to occupy your time, none of which involves drugs and alcohol. Finally, remember to be honest with yourself. Overcoming an addiction is never easy, especially since it requires you to re-evaluate your entire life. You might feel lonely and depressed, and that might make you want to relapse.
These feelings are normal, and you should never think less of yourself if they threaten to overwhelm you. If things get too difficult, there are resources available to you. You can talk to a friend or family member who can remind you why you wanted to become sober in the first place, or you can talk to a crisis counselor if you feel like things are getting out of hand.
Exercise releases chemicals like serotonin, endorphins, and dopamine, all of which contribute to a feeling of balance and wellbeing.
In early recovery, these chemicals are usually out of whack from drug and alcohol use, so establishing a routine of light exercise helps speed up the regulation of emotions and gets you fit in the process!
Create Routine : Using drugs and alcohol almost always adds chaos to our lives in some form or another, so establishing a structured routine in early recovery helps alleviate free-floating feelings of boredom or uselessness.
Sometimes our hygiene becomes compromised when we are actively using, so even setting a goal of waking up at the same time every day, showering, and eating a healthy breakfast sets a positive tone for the rest of the day. The end of the day can also be difficult, so set a plan at the outset of your day for what you can do to distract yourself and give yourself something to look forward to! Hobbies and Interests: Did you have something you used to love to do but got away from it due to drugs or alcohol?
Reconnect with former hobbies and interests to rekindle the spark you used to have for these activities. Did you love to read? Finding a good book and spending some time reading is a healthier way to pass time than staring at a device or vegging out in front of the TV. The idea is to actively engage your brain. Is there something you always wanted to try but never got around to it? Perhaps jewelry making, starting a collection, planting a garden, or cooking?
Pursue new interests, but be patient with yourself. Join a Community Group : Isolation which is a side-effect of boredom is particularly dangerous for people in recovery, and especially early recovery. Being around people who share your interests can go a long way to alleviate lonely feelings. First, it medically frees you from those uncontrollable urges and cravings to drink or use opioids, while blocking their pleasure effects as well.
Now, we work together to uncover and discover the causes that led to this madness, and more importantly, what it takes to live a happy, fulfilling life free and clear of alcohol and drugs…for good. Boredom Many people find themselves eating too much, gambling, shopping to excess or indulging in other vices out of boredom.
Relationships can include marriages or romantic relationships, friendships or relationships with family members. While we often think of stressful or sad times as being relapse triggers, happy or celebratory times can also create a trigger. Of course, stressful situations are also relapse triggers, but during treatment, alcoholics can learn how they can deal with these problems before it becomes a relapse. Practice mindfulness. In a nutshell, mindfulness involves being fully aware of your moment-to-moment experience.
You notice sensations, thoughts and feelings without judging or resisting them, and then you let them go as your focus moves on to the next moment. Turn off the screens.
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