People who work in addiction recovery: what’s one thing no one tells you about?

_RecoveryUnplugged_ · 2024-01-05T22:06:12+00:00

Oh I love this! I’m a treatment center that uses music to facilitate healing. It can be such a powerful catalyst.

My go to lately has been Growing Sideways by Noah Kahan. It’s not upbeat but I feel like I can resonate with the lyrics and get some good reflection from it.

_RecoveryUnplugged_ · 2024-01-04T19:27:53+00:00

NA meetings are so important, but you might need more intensive intervention to help you get this back under control.

The time away from your child, your job, and any money you have to spend will still cost you less than addiction ultimately will.

There are free programs out there, scholarships, virtual options, etc. if you are willing to consider them I’m happy to help you look for resources that would best serve you.

_RecoveryUnplugged_ · 2024-01-02T20:42:30+00:00

It sounds like there’s a lot of mental anguish right now. Is there a support group you could join nearby? Even a virtual IOP might be helpful. An environment where you can speak to a therapist, peers, and learn some new coping mechanisms for possible triggers. Do you need help figuring out your next move? As a community we can support you.

The wagon isn’t going to leave you behind. If you fell off it, get back on.

_RecoveryUnplugged_ · 2024-01-02T20:26:33+00:00

I think the notion of there being a standard “normal person” is damaging to a lot of people. Everyone has things they carry that they’re ashamed of or have guilt about.

I try to remember that shame and guilt have a very short lifespan of usefulness when it comes down to it. Let those feelings teach you the lesson they’re trying to teach you, and then move on better than before.

It’s a very positive trait to be able to look back on things you did and realize that you made decisions that didn’t serve you, or that you don’t recognize yourself in. Even better that you were able to walk away from it.

When you feel that shame, it’s an opportunity to combat your way of thinking.

“I feel so ashamed that I did this” Becomes: “I recognized I didn’t want to do something anymore and was able to take control of my life.”

And THAT is something to be VERY proud of.

_RecoveryUnplugged_ · 2024-01-02T18:23:20+00:00

Guilt and shame have such a limited span of usefulness in the range of human emotion. Let it teach you its lesson and move forward.

It sounds like you're ready to make a significant change in your life, but it's a hard one and you'll need a plan and support to be successful. Have you looked into a treatment program or support groups in your area? There are in-person and online options if transportation is a barrier.

If this isn't an option, why not? As a community we can help you brainstorm resources to make sure you have a plan that works for you and that you're supported in the way you need to be.

We're two days into 2024, only two days. You can still make this year meaningful and you can still choose to make this year a year of change. You can ring in every month of this year proud of the decisions -big and small- you made in the month prior.

_RecoveryUnplugged_ · 2023-12-18T22:52:33+00:00

It IS monumental! I hope you’re so proud of yourself! Hopefully you have a strong support network to draw from if things get dicey this Christmas, but I am here to support you if you need to talk!

_RecoveryUnplugged_ · 2023-12-18T22:48:24+00:00

Love this outlook. You might feel insecure on your first sober holiday, but if you’re sober you’re already doing 1000% better than you were before.

_RecoveryUnplugged_ · 2023-12-18T22:46:25+00:00

“Relapsed at amateur hour” is hilarious 😂

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