RECOVERY. WHAT IS IT AGAIN?
HERE’S A REMINDER
Sometimes we forget what we’re here for. Sometimes we forget to keep it simple and maybe we make things more complicated than they need to be. Maybe sometimes we need to take a step back and remember just what it is we are trying to accomplish and maintain. It might be a good idea to do a little review of what exactly recovery is, how we achieve it and recognize whether or not we are really moving forward with it. Here are some key elements that help define recovery from samhsa.gov.
HEALTH. Overcoming or managing one’s disease or symptoms. Abstaining from use of alcohol, and illegal drugs, and non-prescribed medications if one has an addiction problem—and, for everyone in recovery, making informed, healthy choices that support physical and emotional well-being.
HOME. Having a stable and safe place to live.
PURPOSE. Conducting meaningful daily activities, such as a job, volunteerism, caretaking, creative endeavors, and the independence, income, and resources to participate in society.
COMMUNITY. Having relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope.
HOPE. The belief that these challenges and conditions can be overcome. It is the foundation of recovery. A person’s recovery is built on his or her strengths, talents, coping abilities, resources, and inherent values. It is holistic, addresses the whole person and their community, and is supported by peers, friends, and family members.
SETBACKS. A part of recovery and can interrupt the continual growth and improvement in one’s health and wellness. Because setbacks are a natural part of life, resilience becomes a key component of recovery.
RESILIENCE. Meaning an individual’s ability to cope with adversity and adapt to challenges or change. Resilience develops over time and gives an individual the capacity not only to cope with life’s challenges but also to be better prepared for the next stressful situation. Optimism and the ability to remain hopeful are essential to resilience and the process of recovery.
And most important of all; don’t drink, don’t use and take it one day at a time.
From your friends at www.commonbondrehabcenter.com and www.just4usgirls.net. Santa Clarita, CA