Guest Post by: Helen Burnes
It is never, ever, ever, under any circumstances, easy to quit an addictions and get your life back on track. But as countless others have shown, if you have enough determination then you will succeed. Beating an addiction is about more than just reclaiming some of the time and money you spend on drugs and alcohol; it’s about getting back to the real you, the very best version of yourself. While this is a tough road to walk down, it’s one that can be made easier by following a few simple steps, outlined below. These subtle changes to your life can have a profound effect, especially when they are added in conjunction with structured drug rehabilitation support.
Talking with People
Johann Hari says that the opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety, it’s connection. Even if they’re surrounded by dozens of people, people they consider to be friends, family, and so forth, addicts can feel lonely and depressed. Sometimes this is because they feel they are unable to open up to anybody, other times because they are too far gone into their addiction and are unable to make the necessary connections without a real effort.
It’s hugely important to make these connections if an addict is going to develop the support network that is so important to overcoming addiction. It’s unlikely that lowering their guard will come naturally to an addict, who may feel the shame and guilt that so often strikes addicts. There are resources out there, however, that allow people to make connections, and in any case they will find that people in their life are more willing to be a source of support that they may have imagined.
Cooking Meals/Eating Well
An addict’s lifestyle often works against their best interests, creating a negative cycle it is difficult to escape from. If a person is using and feeling depressed, it’s unlikely that they’ll take the time to cook themselves a proper meal and feed themselves well. But the simple art of cooking can play an important role in helping a recovering addict gain a sense of control. Learning about foods and how to cook enables a person to take care of themselves, and also gives them a sense of accomplishment and self-worth. There are many simple, nutritional recipes that take no time at all to cook, but which are much better for you than fast or frozen food.
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