Do You Need A Crisis to Recover from an Addiction
Sometimes it is life’s unexpected moments that wake us up from our slumber and attachments. For instance, hearing about someone overdosing, losing one’s parent or dealing with a diaster such as a hurricane can completely change your perspective. The jolt is powerful, but it’s important to sustain the insight too as it will fade in time.
A wake up call is always good and stirs our heart. We need to disrupt our patterns, stop the denial and realize that we are mortal and can die. No one likes change but also the thought of living your same routine over and over again can be even scarier. Actually it truly is scarier as you see the addiction has not improved your life and if you continue with it your organs will continue to deteriorate, your social circle will reduce, your job performance will suffer and your family life will most likely disintegrate.
Reflecting on these factors helps to sustain the crisis realization. Instead of temporary bandaids and quick highs and fixes , why not get a real fix? A real fix is something that lasts. It is something that gives your life substance and meaning. At a number of rehab programs now, there are alternative treatments that are incorporated. These integrate activities that one can continue after leaving the facility. There are creative activities involving the art. Yoga, meditation and journaling are also used.
Many people after treatment work in a drug rehab facility and are able to help others recover as well. First, of course, you have to treat yourself and go through the journey. Of course, you can also take college courses or look for a job in a profession you love once recovered. Keep the light shining for your future. Don’t let it extinguish.You are a special person with your life ahead of you. You can inspire other family members as well as people in your community by your example.
A lot of what eats at us is from the past and can be transcended with insight, forgiveness and procesing the emotions.
Sometimes a crisis is exactly what is needed to get a drunk husband to change his life. My sister’s husband was doing nothing and just drinking and binging but when he found out his mom had cancer he wanted her to be proud of him and he stopped his drinking addiction.