When Will I Feel Better?
Naomi (Guest User)
Asked: 2018-12-28 21:41:08
I have been in recovery for several years. My outlook on life is very up and down. Sometimes I feel hopeless, but other times I feel like everything is going to be okay. Does this get better over time in recovery? I have a lot of faith in God and that is what helps me keep going. I know that all things work together for the good of those who love God. I just sometimes forget and get stuck in a negative headspace for days at a time. I'm hoping this changes, I spent so many years in addiction that I have trouble forming connections to others and the world around me. I forget that people care if that makes sense and I forget the joy in life.
Any tips for feeling better? Has anyone had similar experiences like this? What do you do to feel better?
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Diego Butterfield (Guest User)
Answered: 2018-12-31 21:11:13
Life is full of ups and downs but if you feel like what you're experiencing is more than that, it might be a good idea to see a psychiatrist. Sometimes, a long-term drug addiction can create other mental health concerns that need treatment from a doctor. Be sure to use the tools you gained in treatment and spend time with people you love. Volunteering for a cause in your community will help you keep things in perspective and also give you purpose. You are loved and you did the right thing for yourself in overcoming your addiction. Adjusting to life without drugs doesn't happen overnight. We don't always know what God has in store for us and that can be hard but in the meantime, make time for self care (VERY IMPORTANT). You're not alone. Stay vigilant in your sobriety (because going back down that path will only make you feel much worse) and be patient with yourself. Best of luck to you and yours.
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Lianna (Guest User)
Answered: 2018-12-31 21:37:13
Hey Naomi when I feel really low (which happens easily due to clinical depression) I work up a sweat and that always helps me. Physical activity gets your endorphins moving. Endorphins are a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps to alleviate feelings of stress and pain.
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Jorenne Balmn (Guest User)
Answered: 2019-01-02 21:34:19
