Sobriety Doesn’t Suck: A Refreshing New Approach to Recovery and Personal Growth
She is a phenomenal talent and voice in the recovery world. So many people have attributed their sobriety to her work after failing to succeed with more traditional approaches. It will instantly solve the problem of crippling hangovers, alcohol-induced anxiety spikes, and regrettable calls or texts made five drinks into your evening.
Notice Your Pain Points
That’s why having support systems in place is so critical to your success. You can’t grit your teeth and bear this sort of thing. That led to a pretty terrible habit of feeling sorry for myself every chance I got (and I got many). Once your body adjusts, you’ll notice you have more energy and the ability to think clearly. Hell, you’ll probably smell better, too. Many of being sober sucks these problems enter our lives because of our drinking.
- Acceptance of one another and each individual’s right to walk her own path is the solution.
- Their recovery is none of your business, and vice versa.
- We invite you to share your journey of recovery and be featured on Recovery Connection!
- If you feel like sobriety sucks, you need more support.
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Sobriety forces you to rewrite your personal history. To take responsibility for your role in the darker periods of your life. Or maybe she decides to rehash old gripes with unsuspecting friends, family members, or exes. Being overly polite might seem kind, but it often leads to problems anyway, in relationships, with friends, and at work.
I’m sorry but being sober has ruined my life.
His area of interest is substance abuse and individual happiness. Sometimes, it is the little things you may not realize are having a significant impact on your ability to cope. The good news is that marijuana addiction you have choices. You are not a slave to your emotions or your addiction.
Addiction thrives in isolation, but recovery flourishes in connection. Here, we can build a supportive community where ideas are shared, experiences are validated, and growth is celebrated. Substack’s interactive tools—like comment sections and discussions—allow us to create a space that’s not only inspiring but genuinely collaborative. Together, we can explore what it means to thrive in sobriety and support one another on this journey. When you’re feeling down, seek out support from friends and family to help keep you sane and from slipping into old behaviors. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and let people know that you’re having a hard time.
- There’s the real you in there, buried deep, but it’s suffocating under the weight of addiction, problems, and (in my case) untreated mental health problems like depression or anxiety.
- Since when do other humans possess perspectives worth considering?
- Through this platform, I can share videos, podcasts, music, and writing in a seamless way while also creating space for interaction and engagement.
- You still have your “shit” to deal with, and maybe that never ends because, well, life.
- Who does that, when instead, we all have the opportunity to do the same things, over and over again, and just expect different results?