Your mental health takes a beating during addiction. Your brain chemistry and your thought processes are changed. Addiction destroys who you are inside and prevents you from living the life you deserve. Life after rehab can be difficult without the help of continuing support through an individual therapy program.
At Arkview Recovery, we will be with you every step of the way on your sober journey. Our substance abuse treatment programs can help, from detox to outpatient programs. And we’ll help you rebuild your life after rehab as well. To begin your sober journey, call 717.744.0756 today to tour our facility and start your recovery journey.
Difficulties in Life After Rehab
Life after rehab is never easy. The transition from life in addiction to life in recovery can be difficult. You will feel a range of emotions, and you must learn new ways of thinking and behaving that do not involve drugs or alcohol.
Additionally, life after rehab can be full of triggers. Even places that used to bring you joy can remind you of life before recovery. To help you cope with life after rehab, here are three mental health tips:
- Get enough sleep — Sleep helps the body and mind recover from life in the addiction. A consistent sleep schedule will also help reset your circadian rhythm, making daily functioning easier.
- Find a support system — Receiving emotional and mental support from friends, family, or professional counselors can help you recover. Talking to someone experienced in life after rehab can give you insight and understanding into coping with life without drugs and alcohol.
- Practice self-care — Self-care is essential for life after rehab. Take time to relax, engage in activities that bring you joy, and practice mindfulness to help you cope with life’s struggles.
At Arkview Recovery, our individual therapy programs can help you with the steps to take post-rehab. Our counselors will help you develop life skills to cope with life after rehab and tools to stay sober.
Rebuilding Your Life After Rehab
You may have broken relationships and hurt your friends and family during your addiction. There can be some bitter feelings left over that will cause issues. If they aren’t dealt with in the right environment, it can hinder your progress and put you at risk of relapsing. You will make many changes to give yourself the best chance of maintaining sobriety.
- Rebuilding your social circle — If you go through rehab and continue to hang out with the same people doing the same things, you risk relapse. Surrounding yourself with sober friends who will encourage your sober journey is vital for maintaining your sober life after rehab.
- A sober home environment — Addiction often stems from a broken home. Your home environment may not be a sober home. If so, there are sober living homes where you can stay until you’re ready.
- Open communication — Your family and friends can be a part of your sober support system. You just need to be honest with them about your addiction and request their help to maintain your sobriety. Good friends will stay by you and assist you with your journey.
Arkview Recovery’s outpatient treatment program can help you adjust to life after rehab with continuing individual therapy, family counseling, and mental health skill-building techniques.
3 Mental Health Techniques
During rehab, the physical symptoms of addiction are in the past. Now, you can begin working on yourself and your mental health. One effective mental health therapy technique is learning to change harmful and destructive thinking patterns and create healthy habits to control your addiction.
You can continue your mental health healing with these three mental health techniques:
- Meditation – Meditation is an excellent form of mental health healing that can help you center yourself and focus on the essential things in your life, like maintaining your sobriety. A simple 5-minute break with deep breathing can ease stress and anxiety and help keep you focused during the day.
- Healthy living – A healthy lifestyle is a part of maintaining your mental health. Nutritious meals, daily yoga, and meditation all help you maintain your sobriety long after rehab.
- Helping others – Many who complete a residency and outpatient program will become mentors or sponsors for those still going through the program. You can volunteer your time to help others with addiction at a homeless shelter or church. The feelings you get from helping others will significantly boost your mental health.
Your life after rehab is just beginning, and with the help of Arkview Recovery, you can get your life back on track. Our mental health team will work with you to build positive life habits that will help keep your sobriety in the long term. Call us today for more information about our programs and how we can help you rebuild
Let Arkview Recovery Center Help You With Life After Rehab
At Arkview Recovery, we understand that addiction is a lifelong struggle. Therefore, we will be there for you every step of the way. After completing a residential program, you will continue receiving outpatient treatment to help you ease back into your everyday life. Mental health skill-building techniques allow you to better yourself and help those around you with their sober journey.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health due to addiction, call 717.744.0756 today to learn more about our therapy programs and how they can help with life after rehab.
Kyle is Lead Therapist at Arkview Recovery Center. He holds a Master of Social Work degree from Temple University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has years of experience working directly with individuals who suffer from addiction and mental health disorders. Being in long term recovery himself, Kyle is very passionate about the recovery process. He is heavily involved in the local recovery community in which he enjoys his commitments to service and giving back. His specialty is in group therapy and developing clinical staff. Kyle brings to Arkview a holistic approach to recovery, specializing in mindfulness, reality therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
