Better mental health

Recovery
#1

6 months. That’s how long it took me. Prior to 6 months I was an operationally better human being; but I was anxious, overwhelmed, socially crippled.

Prior to hitting 6 months I focused on what I could control:

  • my diet
  • exercise for endorphins
  • rebuilding close relationships (a text or call go a long way)
  • going to work/school
  • thinking about what I was avoiding, when I felt the pull of ‘oblivion’

After 6 months

  • creating (hobbies, self care routines, goals)
  • fostering new relationships
  • reframing the things I was avoiding
  • enjoying a quiet mind space
  • plus school/work, close relationships, showering & getting dressed

It gets SO much better. Hold on. Reach out to others who understand.

I’m here for anyone who wants/needs to chat.

So much love for the sober community. You guys are the reason I have been able to maintain my sobriety.

The opposite of addiction is connection

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#3

That is awesome Megs! A solid routine is definitely KEY! Keeping in mind determination and will, while being kind to ourselves both inside and out with good diet and exercise. It does get SOOOO much better when we put in the work!

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#4

We really do need each other. It takes a warrior to choose recovery.

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#5

Great work! :pray::raised_hands:

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#6

Thank you for sharing! It took me 9 months but the internal shift from being sober into active sobriety was something I'll never forget. I'm so grateful that I get to practice and grow in my emotional sobriety everyday.

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#7

Thank you for this. Was so needed

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