People can achieve recovery from an addiction by creating a new life. We could not see our feet walking on the right side of the road of recovery by "simply quitting or putting an end to our habit". We would not regain and maintain our consciousness if we only based our future actions to the things we learned from the rehab facility - hoping to sustain our abstinence by just simply hoping.
We need to take actions. We need to do it right NOW. After rehabilitation, you have the opportunity to prove to everybody that you have the desire to change for the better. Leaving the center is a chance to show your loved ones that you are focused on moving forward.
Control, self-discipline and abstinence will be difficult if we continue to live in the past where old habits are like ghosts haunting our minds. Somewhere in the future, these odds and ends will activate the negative things you used to feel such as depressions and stress, and will ignite the ember of the habit that is just around the corner - just sitting and just waiting to catch fire.
Making a whole new world that is filled with positive perspectives will encourage you to continue what you have started while in the rehab facility and keep up what we want to maintain – and that is to live without addiction. These new perspectives in life will motivate you and inspire you to be a different person, walking on a new and different track. You want to grab the opportunity given to you by the process of rehabilitation and utilize that opportunity for your own advantage.
"No one wants to say hello to relapse."
You have already pushed the button to restart your life. The minute you made the decision to enter a rehab center and to be free from your addiction, you already started a new life. You just need to develop the shape of this new life to benefit from the long term recovery.
Connect with People You Trust
It may be complicated for you, who just got out of rehab, to immediately walk your way towards those changes. You might get overwhelmed with the transition; that will eventually create a stressful point that is unpredictable. That is why it is advisable to have trusted people on your side while you are going through that journey. Knowing that there are people who are standing beside you will help you cope up with the transition.
Allowing your loved ones to be a part of that transition will not only assist you to do your everyday tasks but will also provide inspirations and eagerness to continue your fight against psychological and physical cravings.
Don’t forget the fact that there are people who would be very happy to witness your huge changes. They would be very eager to lend a hand if they see you helping yourself and doing all your efforts in maintaining sobriety. Everyone in your circle of friends will be willing to support your plans if you show them that you are really a rehabilitated individual, doing what is best for all. In the course of the process, you could earn new friends. Create a bridge that brings you much closer to them and avoid walls that prevent you from connecting.
Avoid the so-called bad influences, those old drinking buddies who can trigger your urge to use drugs or to drink alcohol again. Peer pressure is a common factor when it comes to relapse. Keep away from the old group you used to hang out with and find new environment if necessary.
Create New Perspectives
This is the point where you should start an intense effort to look and work on your present goals and future plans. Embrace the beginning of this great opportunity by creating new perspectives in life. Replace your negative thoughts with positive ones.
How you see the world and yourself during the rehabilitation process and after finishing the rehabilitation program can make a big difference in your behavior and personality.
Let go of your old life by changing the way you look at yourself and others. Be sure to take it one day at a time, slowly but surely. Change the old you by focusing and addressing daily problems by yourself. Giving your best shot will develop your thinking and decision making.
Let Go and Move On
Your condition and situation have given you the chance to realize your mistakes, all of your negative decisions. Now that you have realized you need to change for the better, you are now given the opportunity to make it happen. Don't let it all go down the drain. You already started your journey to a better world by seeking professional help and by completing the rehabilitation process. What you need now is to apply the knowledge you’ve accumulated during rehabilitation. Don’t be upset about the things that happened in the past but treat them as positive challenges that can help you to grow and mature. Reflect on your experiences and make it as your own inspiration and motivation to reach your goal.
Keep Follow up Appointments
Recovering from an addiction is a lifetime process, and a work in progress. This is the right time you must learn how to handle your self - without the assistance of a counselor or psychologist. Nevertheless, once you have completed the rehabilitation program, you should continue your journey by engaging with the aftercare program where you can be monitored and supervised correctly. Early days of recovery after rehab are the most critical. This is where a relapse is prone to happen. That is why aftercare service is important when the actual rehab program is over.
If thoughts pop up telling you to drink alcohol or use illegal drugs, aftercare programs will be of assistance. These programs are designed to help you overcome these episodes while strengthening your willpower and self-discipline.
People can’t change the past because of the obvious reason. But we can change our future, because the future is in our hands. We are the architects and engineers of our own lives. And now, that we have just completed a rehabilitation program, we have the full control. Focus on drawing straight lines and take steps that move forward.
This is the time for a celebration, the celebration of a new life.
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