How To Overcome Drug Addiction

Is addiction curable at home? Generally, addicted individuals have a difficulty dealing with life that they have chosen. In the process of recovery, emotional pain can be evident. The newly sober person can feel fears and anxieties that can actually cause them to revert to addictive behaviors. This is all part of the withdrawal process. Being in a safe supportive medically supervised environment is what will give you the best chance of lasting through the detox and rehab process. Now that you know “how drugs affects the brain” you should be motivated to beat your addiction.

Two frogs are sitting on a lily pad. One decides to jump off. How many frogs are left on the lily pad? Right, just because you decide to do something doesnt mean you too ACTION. That frog decided to do something but didnt actually jump. Don’t be like the frog. Take action and live your life free from addiction.

Below are some suggestions on how to overcome anxieties, fears, and depression. According to experts, overcoming them is the first step to becoming sober. The ultimate goal is to let go of all feelings that hold them back from stepping outside the “darkness.”

Don’t let stress beat you.

We sometimes let stress get the best of us especially when everything happens at once. Taking deep breaths can help you stay focused as well as changing your activity for a few minutes just to get your mind off the problem at hand. You can try to get some fresh air, listen to music, or exercise. These will allow you to have a fresh perspective on things.

Learn the art of distraction.

Depression can be your enemy when you are in the process of recovery. Dragging yourself out of bed in the morning may just be difficult at times. However, do not dwell on the negative feelings and move on to other worthwhile activities, especially healthy ones like having a hearty breakfast or going out for a run. It will get your mind off the cravings and allow you to regain self-confidence to enjoy things once more.

Visualize YOUR success.

We can become depressed over something we have not done. However, we can also visualize ourselves doing great in accomplishing the tasks at hand. For example, if your team will be playing in the championship volleyball game in front of a very large audience in a couple of days, you can imagine yourself winning over the other team so you can boost your confidence into making it a reality. At work, you can imagine how you’ll go about with your presentation to your boss and colleagues. Self-visualization is seen as an effective tool in reducing fear and stress.

Write a journal.

The journal will be an extremely helpful technique in allowing you to express yourself. You can also take down positive statements that will make you feel good about your progress. When you come across a statement of affirmation, write it down in a small notebook you carry all of the time. When you feel depressed or just frustrated, you can reaffirm yourself by reading the positive statements

Most importantly, seek professional help. It is to your advantage to seek help from the long list of options available to you. If it is possible, consult a professional who can help you in managing your anxieties and depression. These people are trained to provide you with advice on how you can best deal with your current situation.

Talking to a skilled professional can help you, most importantly, by enabling you to deal with your problems more effectively in the future. Ready to check into detox? Click here to get started to living a life free from addiction. Detox of South Florida is here to help you take ACTION.

Dr. Vikram Tarugu MD

Dr. Vikram Tarugu, M.D, is the CEO of Detox of South Florida, Inc and medical professional focused on addiction. A veteran in the medical field with over 25 years of professional experience. He is a consultant for many South Florida Rehab centers. Patients travel from allover the US to seek his help with addiction and Hepatitis C treatment.