In a treatment setting and thriving. I need to tackle my need for self-sabotage and the fear of sucess/failure. I’m worried that when I get out I’ll get complacent and too comfortable again. Ideas on how I can stay vigilant with my recovery?
I’m not at all someone to be giving advice but I think some good ways to stay vigilant is to write down somewhere or on your phone the reasons why you wanted to get sober in the first place, how did you feel when you self sabotaged, and the feelings after you may have relapsed as reminders that you don’t want to ever go back to that again. And then try your best to focus on the future and what you want in your life and that you should not be afraid of it but that you are worth of enjoying all the good things
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I agree with Roxy on writing down your reasons to stay sober and how you felt when you did self sabotage. I would like to add that for me I found that I wasn’t looking at my phone enough when I was feeling vulnerable so I switched to post-it notes. They all have a different reason/goal along with a word or phrase on how relapsing made me feel. I would put these where I would see them daily, on my bathroom mirror, fridge, on my doors, even some in my car. I like having those reminders that I can see throughout the day, keeps me in check and a more motivated.
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Try different stuff til something sticks. Keeping your mind busy. Walks, journaling, checkin’ on here, podcasts, whatever keeps your head in the game. Stay connected. You’re doing good just asking. Keep goin’.
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