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When someone has spent a large portion of their life abusing drugs and alcohol remembering what reality is like can be difficult.
It sounds simple and possibly a little silly but this is a key ingredient in the recovery process. Adults can think that they know basic life skills like the back of their hand but an addict has to relearn these skills to help in life after recovery.
When someone has spent a large portion of their life abusing drugs and alcohol remembering what reality is like can be difficult. It's important to have a therapist to speak with and as a trained professional they can find the root of the problem to better understand where and why the addiction took over. Addicts have an inability to cope thus becoming dependent on drugs and alcohol. Learning to be independent and learning healthy ways to cope is an important life skill that will be on repeat through the recovery process.
Healthy Ways To Cope
Remembering that emotions are natural and it's okay to feel a certain way is something that addicts can be reminded of in order to cope with feelings and emotions. Having someone to talk through these emotions with about why and how they got there and the proper steps to take to overcome the overwhelming feeling is important.
Learning to breathe deeply and sit in silence and peace can be an easy way to release negative energy that can be a huge weight. The mind is a powerful thing. Learning to control reactions to obstacles in a positive way will promote healthy living and a lighter stress load. When the mind is flooded with negative energy the body and immune system are weakened and put at risk then becoming susceptible to disease.
The most important way to cope is being surrounded by positive people who want to help. Seeking help can be a struggle but everyone needs help. Everyone needs people who assist in making life easier. Learning to cope in a healthy way is one of the many fantastic life skills for anyone to have.
Finding Employment and Becoming Independent
This is often a more difficult task due to social stressors. Something to keep in mind when on the search for a new job is keep it simple. Something simple with little stress that will exercise social skills and life skills would be great for a recovering addict. Becoming gainfully employed is a milestone and something to be proud of. It can be very fulfilling to work hard and come home proud of the day and the tasks that were accomplished.
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