Many people in early recovery feel out of their comfort zone; drugs and alcohol feel like a warm, comfortable blanket. Once you remove the solution to your issues, the problems you’ve been avoiding can feel like a very chilly wind, to say the least. The first few months of early sobriety can be a real roller-coaster. It is a bumpy enough ride that the majority of persons in early recovery do not make it past the first year; while relapse is sometimes a part of the process, it isn’t a necessary step in long-term recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Many people pick up a white chip and never look back.

Helpful tips for early recovery

Starting the journey of recovery from addiction can be challenging, but with the right strategies and support, it is possible to achieve a fulfilling life of sobriety. Early recovery is a crucial phase that requires careful attention and effort. In this article, we will explore some helpful addiction recovery tips to navigate through early recovery successfully.

1. Exercise

Alcoholism and drug addiction will wreck your body. If you were addicted for a number of years, the body probably isn’t functioning at its highest capability. Exercise is a fantastic tool for self-growth and empowerment. Improvement at the gym will invariably seep into other aspects of your life; hitting a new lift number, a new weight goal, or a new 5-K time will bring you joy due to the sense of achievement. From those achievements, a new sense of pride will develop within yourself. Be kind to you and get your workout on!

2. Be Optimistic

People get sober after they have hit a bottom. If your bottom was particularly bad, take comfort in the fact that it can only get better (as long as you stay sober). If you’ve wronged somebody in the past, take the time to reflect on your past misdeeds and try and make the situation right when you are ready.

3. Get Proper Sleep and Nutrition 

Most people in early recovery do not boast the healthiest lifestyle or health markers. “Recovery” doesn’t just mean a recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, it also means recovering the health and wealth of your body, mind, and spirit. A Ferrari needs premium gas, so make sure you are getting 8 hours of sleep a night (at least!) and eating the proper foods. That means ditching the soda and sugary snacks, and eating lots of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, legumes, and whole grains. Feeling great and looking great go hand in hand (your body will thank you as well).

4. Stay Optimistic

Remind yourself of all the good things in your life. Life is something to be loved, not something to be hated or despised. Thank your legs for carrying your body, the sun for shining, the wind for blowing, and thank god for the pain as well. Pain is one of the greatest motivators in life and there is great beauty on the other side of your darkest moment.

5. Go to Meetings

One of the best addiction recovery tips we can provide is go to meetings. We can’t stress this enough,  People in early recovery who go to at least 5 meetings a week, have a sponsor, attend a home group, and work with a sponsor rarely – if ever – relapse. Working a spiritual program of recovery isn’t difficult in and of itself; the steps and solutions are laid out for you every step of the way. All you have to do is be honest and take suggestions.

Addiction Recovery Services

Recovery Care Partner proudly offers addiction recovery services in the following areas:

1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2. South Jersey
3. Richmond, Virginia
4. Atlanta, Georgia
5. Greenwich, Connecticut
6. The Greater Washington, DC/ Baltimore region

Call us at (855) 727-2887 if you or a loved one is struggling with addiction. Visit our contact page for more information about our services.