How to Stay Sober: 20 Tips for Successful Recovery
If you can find a friend to walk with, even better! Getting outside connects us to nature and can make us feel alive. Know your triggers ahead of time, and plan for them by having an exit strategy or, as some in recovery call it, a Plan B — Plan to Be Sober. Incorporating structure can be simple, such as rising at a certain time daily and making your bed. Or it can be more elaborate if you thrive on structure, with time blocked off for self-care or activities to ensure boredom doesn’t sneak in and cause you to have cravings. Understanding the changes in brain chemistry caused by substance use disorder can help motivate individuals to take steps to maintain their sobriety. I don’t think it’s change that you’re so afraid of. Recognize that it’s perfectly normal to have concerns about sobriety in social situations, but also remember that these fears can be conquered. Overcoming the fear of being sober in social settings is a courageous and empowering journey. When we aren’t sober, we can use that as an excuse to avoid those problems. How to get past your fear of sobriety It is time to manage your fears and put them into perspective so you can move on, get the support you need without fear holding you back. It can be scary to confront ourselves and our dreams, and putting them off or procrastinating on them is a way to avoid putting the work in or fear of failure. This might include providing strategies to manage fears related to sobriety and sensitively addressing underlying issues. Another effective boundary recovery tool is writing letters to those you need to set boundaries with because they remain in your life. The key to that tool being successful is writing from a … Click here to continue reading…