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Taking Action

January 15, 2015 By Denise Leave a Comment

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We have been discussing the five stages of change which essentially include:

Pre-contemplation

Contemplation

Preparation

Action

Maintenance

Termination

Let’s talk today about how to go from preparation to action. We find this is one of the most difficult transitions to make. During the contemplation stage a person may start to see negative effects that their substance use is having on their mind, body, or people around them yet making a change has not really crossed their mind or if it has, it may be very brief considerations. The preparation stage on the other hand, is when a person fully acknowledges to themselves that a change must occur and must occur soon. However, what is one have to do to change? There may be many circumstances that prevent such a life change or conditions that keep a person from accessing the tools they need to be successful. While, it may be an “ah ha” moment when this recognition occurs it’s not enough sometimes.

Taking action is hard work. Think about the action stage like this. What is one thing I can do today to move me forward on this path of sobriety? It’s also important to know that the action stage includes not using substances or on a very aggressive taper down. For some people, especially those who have been using alcohol or benzodiazepines, a small amount of use may be necessary to avoid deadly withdrawals. Action means that you have made the commitment to participate in a plan. This plan can be a specific treatment program but it doesn’t have to be. While professional help may be ideal it is not always an option. Have you committed? Are you substance free today? Congratulations! You are taking action!

 

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Is it Possible to Terminate your Recovery?

January 13, 2015 By Denise Leave a Comment

Yesterday we talked about the stages of change. The six stages of change are:

Pre-contemplation

Contemplation

Preparation

Action

Maintenance

Termination

When talking about addiction and drug abuse do you think it is possible for one to achieve termination? To achieve termination the user must be absolutely confident that they will never relapse, under any circumstance. This last stage involves some controversy. Some critics believe that a user can only ever make it to the maintenance stage and will have to always be aware of the risks, forever. Others believe that after long term sobriety, the risk of relapsing is completely gone.

Want to know what our opinion is?

We believe that every single individual is different. While most users follow the same pattern, not every user will follow the same timeline. Therefore, we do believe that for some people, the termination stage may be possible. The only person that can know for absolute certainty is the user and that often comes after years of deep self-reflection and determination.

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Plan your quit date TODAY!

January 8, 2015 By Denise Leave a Comment

Stop with the excuses.

We’ve been talking all week about making plans to quit. Now I am here to tell you to start taking action. You know how to do this. Really, you do. Today may not be the perfect day to start your program but it is most definitely the perfect day to set a quit date.

You can plan and think about this all you want but nothing will actually happen until you force yourself to do it. Make the phone calls or tell someone. Challenge yourself to see how far you can go.

What are you waiting for?

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The Details in YOUR Plan

January 7, 2015 By Denise Leave a Comment

Making a plan to quit is one the most critical components to your success in obtaining sobriety. Depending on your situation, this plan may take hours or days to complete but you cannot skip this step. You must plan carefully and logically. Start by writing things down.

On Monday we shared 5 tips to help get you started.

  1. Stop purchasing large amounts of drugs or alcohol. Make it hard on yourself.
  2. Get rid of all paraphernalia. Trash it.
  3. Schedule a day to deep clean the space you normally get high or drunk in.
  4. Tell somebody about your plan.
  5. Pick a date and mark it on your calendar.

We also talked about your mindset and how important it is to not self-sabotage. This means that you need to think ahead. Think about anything that might get in your way and how you can overcome it.

Your biggest barrier

Today, we are going to talk more about specific details when making your own plan. First, start with your biggest barrier. For some people it might be family. Other people it might be work or school. How can you make this work? Do you need to ask for help? You might need to take time off of school or work for detox. You might not have that choice. Do you need to wait for a vacation perhaps? Whatever your biggest barrier is, tackle that first.

The details

Once you have tackled your biggest barrier, you will need to think of all the little details. Think about how you can structure your days. Your days need to be filled with back up plans. You may think about getting more entertainment like movies, music, games, etc. Who will you call for support? What can you do if you have a craving? You will need to have structure and a solid plan for each day.

Sleep, food, and exercise

You might not think these three things matter but I can tell you they matter a lot. You will need to make sure you are not getting too much or too little sleep. Sleeping during the night and staying awake during the day can be really helpful. Make sure your diet is well balanced. Try to stick to whole foods as much as possible and limit the amount of sugar you are consuming. And, don’t forget to exercise. If you are not used to getting a lot of exercise challenge yourself to try something every single day, even if it’s just walking around the block. Getting outside, rain or shine, can help stabilize your mood.

We want you to be successful with your plan and that’s why we believe it’s important to think things through before making the decision. The stronger plan you have, the more successful you will be.

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Why Proper Planning is Important

January 6, 2015 By Denise Leave a Comment

Today we are continuing to talk about making plans to quit. Making a plan to quit may seem very daunting. Sure, some people may tell you to suck it up or to just do it. We know it’s not that easy. In order to be successful, proper planning must take place.

The first thing you need to do is take a look at all the times you tried to quit. Why were those ventures unsuccessful? What got in the way? These barriers can range from support to work or even just being in the wrong program. How was your mindset?

Now think of ways you might self-sabotage. Self-sabotage is when you create barriers that force you to fail. For example, you might accept a wedding invitation to an open bar, knowing you are vulnerable. This time, think of everything that might get in the way and come up with a solution. One solution to this example is to attend the wedding with a sober friend or simply not go.

Do you ever watch those TV shows where a family does an intervention and within 24 hours the addict is admitted to a rehab facility? That’s not reality. For most people, up and leaving right this moment is not even an option. With proper planning, you can do it. You can even do it without checking yourself into a facility.

We cannot stress enough how proper planning is an absolute must. Create your own plan. Do you think it would be better to quit cold turkey or taper down? Remember, everyone has a different situation. What about family, friends, work, or school?

Making plans to quit will not be easy but it is absolutely necessary. And guess what? Follow your own plan and you might be surprised. Don’t get discouraged about bumps along the way. Remember, you can always start again.

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