You have been through a treatment recovery program, proving that you are willing to do the work it takes to keep yourself busy and healthy. However, it can sometimes feel like your way of life has to be relearned all over again. Many of the previous thoughts, habits, hangouts, and friends are thrown out the window because the treatment process requires a healthier lifestyle.
You have already eliminated the substances from your body and have prepared for a new direction that will make you happy and bring back your power. This may be challenging at times because there is fear associated with leaving the addiction treatment program. However, the good news is that you can learn from others, and learn from yourself to relinquish those fears and take back hold of the power of your own life.
The first thing to remember after you leave addiction treatment is to remember you're not alone. You are a new person and have undergone the experience many others won't go through in their lives. However, the fear in yourself may cause you to feel hesitant or uncomfortable about going back to the life you once thought you knew. It's time to remember to release that fear and find the means to control the uncomfortable feelings.
Addiction treatment taught you and prepared you with coping mechanisms you can use to react when situations arise that make you uncomfortable or increase your anxiety. Almost every single person who leaves addiction treatment feels similar in this regard. Over time, and with the help of the community or a recovery group, you can learn to harness your fears. You will find different places and friends and experiences to live life and not be afraid of what life has in store for you.
Additionally, you need to remember to relinquish the anxiety associated with the previous perception of yourself. Yes, it is scary to jump back into life after going through treatment. There are new sights, sounds, situations, and conversations. However, addressing the fear of the unknown will allow you to take back control, and you can use your inner power throughout your life after addiction treatment.
Next, when you step into your new light after addiction treatment, your curiosity about living life to its fullest is going to be at its highest. After removing toxins from the body, you'll be more willing than ever to try new things and to establish a new perspective. This doesn't necessarily mean that you need to jump full force into it, though. You can ease yourself into it and take it one day at a time. If you're scared along the journey of recovery, and your curiosity levels change, reach out to someone who's in your support group to help regain your faith in yourself because you are worth it.
You will eventually get on a path that has a rhyme and rhythm in your recovery, and you will be fully engaged with all of your life's daily changes. Your fear has no place with your confidence and curiosity. You can know you can trust yourself into doing the right thing. After all, you have already taken one of the hardest steps of the recovery journey.
After you have embraced yourself and eliminated many of the aspects that cause fear in life after treatment, sometimes you may still feel overwhelmed by the amount of newness in your life. Relearning life and letting go of previous habits gives you the ability to see the new path of recovery in a positive light.
When you let go, your fear is thrown out the window and is replaced with the love and joy of the recovery path. Addiction treatment teaches you how to live in a natural form by finding new activities to focus on, giving you new friends, and harnessing the power of fear to your full advantage.
You must remember that there will be ups and downs, and some days will be brighter than others. These bright days will be a strong focus for you as you work to harness the power of your fear. If you struggle with figuring out what to do, or if you need help during your dark times, reach out to the recovery community. Many individuals have gone through the transition of coming out of treatment and being uncertain. Sticking together with others with a similar lived experience helps you and them motivate and lift each other. As someone who's made the difficult journey through treatment, and you are more welcome to be part of that.
At NorthStar Transitions, we understand your fears of going back into life after treatment. Fear can influence your decisions, especially after treatment. If your world or your path feels dull or darkened, we are here for you through the whole process. NorthStar Transitions sees who you are at your core and believes you can overcome anything coming your way. If you need honest opinions and compassionate help with any potential triggers that feel like they might cause a relapse, the solution is right here in front of you. NorthStar Transitions is here for you, and we have all the right resources and the tools to help you get through anything, even long after treatment. If you struggle with your fears or you are nervous about something, reach out to our team. We want to help you find the motivation and purpose of your life to restore and transform it in a positive way. Call us today at (303) 558-6400.
