Whether dealing with addiction or mental health disorders, maintaining balance is crucial in attaining wellness. Both drugs and mental health issues can cause people to display erratic behavior or suffer from mood swings. This conduct leads to the feeling of chaos and a loss of control in life. It’s easy to lose balance when our needs take a back seat to other more trivial cravings and habits. Self-care is often the first piece of ourselves we lose when in the throes of addiction. It’s important not to judge yourself during this process. Remember that recovery is not a linear journey.
Plan and Prepare
Regaining balance can be as easy as identifying the most neglected areas of your life and creating goals that will help create stability. You can begin journaling to chronicle your achievements, identify your triggers and stressors, and make note of activities or environments that give you a positive feeling. After you identify triggers and stressors, make plans for tackling these issues. If you feel that a certain atmosphere triggers negative feelings, avoid them. Journaling is valuable in these instances because your entries can remind you of important discoveries you might otherwise forget.Â
Be Honest
You can’t find balance if you are not honest about what you’re neglecting. It may be difficult to conclude that you are neglecting your health or other important aspects of life, but honesty is the only policy when it comes to addiction recovery. Approach your recovery with a non-judgmental attitude. It’s not helpful to anyone to dwell on past mistakes or actions and let them weigh you down. Recovery is a redemption you deserve.Â
Find Support
Finding balancing again will be a lot easier with support. Group therapies exist for this reason as do 12-Step programs. Surrounding yourself with individuals with similar experiences can give you the confidence to regain balance. No one ever wants to feel like they are the only ones feeling bad about themselves or struggling with substance abuse. Thus, empathy is very important in this process. Peer-support recovery models are growing increasingly popular. Research support groups in your area that would be a good fit.
Regaining balance and taking control of your life is critical to a sustainable recovery, but may take a lot of support. At Avalon Malibu, we understand some people need guidance through this process which is not always easy to find. Located on the breathtaking waterfront in Malibu, California, we provide comprehensive services for mental health treatment and addiction rehabilitation. At Avalon Malibu, we want you to be an active participant in your recovery. We offer a wide variety of treatment options in an effort to provide each person with a personalized rehabilitation experience designed to meet their unique needs. Our expert staff will treat you with unconditional positive regard, meeting you where you are in your addiction and providing you with the support, tools and guidance you need to attain long-term recovery. If you or someone you love is suffering from addiction, do not hesitate to call us today at (844)-857-5992.
