What is Recovery?
Connecting with others and belonging to a community can improve a number of areas of mental health. In fact, those who feel closely connected to friends, family and peers tend to have lower rates of depression, suicide and addiction.
Recovery can help us connect with others and give us a sense of belonging, support and purpose. Here are three things to know about recovery.
Defining recovery
In most alcohol and drug treatment settings, recovery often describes those who are participating in abstinence-based programs or 12-step groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
However, recovery can look different for everyone. At the Collegiate Recovery Community (欧美口爆视频CRC), recovery is defined by changing your life to improve your health, live a self-directed life and reach your full potential. This broader definition allows the 欧美口爆视频CRC to support multiple pathways to recovery, including sobriety and moderation.
It鈥檚 also important to know that recovery isn鈥檛 exclusive to drug and alcohol use. In fact, recovery covers a broad range of behaviors like:
Disordered eating/eating disorders
Self-harm
Gaming/gambling
Sex/porn
Internet/social media use
Shopping
Risk-taking
Nicotine
Steroids
Caffeine
Overworking
Other addictive or harmful behaviors
While some of these behaviors may be normal to engage in, they can also be addictive or cause harm in our daily lives. People may also feel compelled to repeat patterns or behaviors that result in negative consequences or experiences.
How do I know if recovery is right for me?
There are many reasons why people seek out recovery. If you鈥檙e not sure if recovery is the right path for you, here are some questions to help you determine if recovery may be something to consider.
- Have substances or other behaviors negatively impacted your relationships with friends, performance at work or school, mental health or physical health
- Do you tend to repeat patterns of use or behavior that result in unwanted experiences?
- Has anyone expressed that they are concerned about you?
- Are you looking to build a community with others who are going through similar experiences?
- Are you looking to live a healthier or more balanced lifestyle?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, recovery may present a pathway to change your life in a more positive direction. Remember that recovery is unique to everyone, and the 欧美口爆视频CRC is available to help you find the path that is right for you.
Paths of recovery
Recovery is dynamic, and doesn鈥檛 have a one-size-fits-all approach. In fact, recovery can look different for everyone depending on personal goals and habits. Here are a few examples of what recovery can look like:
Moderation
Moderate, reduce or change your relationship with one or more substances and/or behaviors that cause harm.
Partial abstinence
Discontinue use of a particular substance and/or behavior while bringing awareness to other behaviors or substances that cause harm.
Sobriety or abstinence
Discontinue use of all substances and/or behaviors that cause harm.
Keep in mind that your path in recovery can change over time as your life changes course or as you learn more about your habits. Regardless of the path you choose, the 欧美口爆视频CRC is here to provide community, connection and support to help you navigate recovery options on your own terms.
If you鈥檙e interested in pursuing recovery or want to learn more, check out our weekly meeting schedule or contact the 欧美口爆视频CRC.