6 Effortless Ways to Stay Sober After Rehab
If you have been through coral springs rehab, then chances are good that you want to stay clean and sober and minimize chances of having a relapse. For this to happen, you have to take deliberate measures and stick to your sobriety plans. Here is what you can do:
- Accept abstinence
Accept that there is nothing like one more last drink. Once you are on the road to recovery, avoid any kind of drink or drug that might suck you back into addition. Choose to completely abstain from drugs and alcohol and be vigilant about any kind of chemical or substance that might act as a stimulant.
- Check your friends
If you hang out with addicts, you are much more likely to have a relapse. Do all you can to create a circle of new friends who are free from drugs and alcohol. This will encourage you to live the same lifestyle and be free from addiction.
Stay away from people who do not respect your decision to stay sober.
- Find a new hobby
You need to find a new way to spend your time, so that you are not idle. You will be surprised by the amount of time and money that you might have at your disposal now that you are using it on drugs and alcohol.
Therefore, rediscover any talents you might have and take time to learn and develop new skills. This will increase your sense of self confidence and self worth.
- Exercise
Exercise will help in your sober living endeavors. It will also help you to improve your overall health and put you in a more positive mood. It will also keep you from getting stressed out and bored. The good thing about exercise is that it will also help to minimize the withdrawal symptoms that you will experience.
- Have structure
Having a structured schedule will go a long way in helping you to stay sober. Therefore, come up with a schedule and try as much as possible to stick to it. Living a chaotic or disorganized lifestyle can hamper your efforts to stay sober.
The advantage of doing this is that it will help you to pursue your goals and achieve something with your life. Develop long term goals, with being sober being your priority goal.
- Get a job
It is quite likely that you have financial problems. One of the best ways to deal with this is to get a job. However, be aware that your financial problems are not going to disappear overnight. Just start by taking baby steps and you will make progress with time.
For instance, start by coming up with a budget. It will help you handle your finances better. Also, get emotional support to enable you handle the stress that comes from work better.
Conclusion
According to research, 85% of addicts had a relapse after living rehab. That is why you should strive to work extra hard and be deliberate in what to do to minimize chances of this happening.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
