Recovery

As humans, we all have needs, some of which we can meet ourselves and some of which we cannot meet without the help and assistance of others. At times, we may try our very hardest to convince ourselves that we do not need others' help, believing that it would make us weak or inferior. Yet, learning how to accept your need for help and effectively communicate your needs are actually strengths that deserve to be championed.

When a person is recovering from substance abuse or other mental health concerns, optimism can be a challenge. Staying optimistic in the face of triggers, cravings, and lifelong temptations of relapse can be difficult and, at times, feel forced. Yet, some believe that, in order to curb these uncomfortable feelings and emotions, they must always remain positive. Contrary to this, it is important to understand that too much positivity can be harmful, too. Thus, learning about the differences between toxic positivity and healthy optimism in recovery is necessary.

There are many reasons why people may hesitate to participate in addiction or mental health treatment. Some people may believe that they have it in them to cease their substance use or navigate their emotional concerns on their own. Others may postpone treatment entry because they assume that treatment is beyond their financial reach or because they are otherwise “too busy” to dedicate time to their healing. No matter what excuse you may use for postponing treatment entry and engagement, understand that there is nothing more important than prioritizing your recovery. Beginning treatment sooner than later is critical to your health and well-being, ensuring you can live the healthiest and most fulfilled life possible.

At Avalon Malibu, we know addiction can take a tremendous toll on your mind and body. We also know there can be many different components to the development of addiction. Due to the complexity, it can be crucial to your recovery that a variety of healthy changes are made. In treatment for your addiction, we can support you by teaching you how to make a variety of these healthy changes. Remaining open to trying different methods can also be beneficial during this time. One specific way we can help improve your health is through nutritional support. You may be surprised at how proper nutritional support can benefit you throughout your recovery journey.

At Avalon Malibu, we know addiction can be isolating. Due to this, in recovery, we want to try to break cycles like isolation. You can work towards breaking isolation by finding support and commonality with your peers. It can be important to support your peers for a multitude of other reasons. We want to ensure that you do not feel responsible for your peers' recovery; however, supporting your peers has the potential to benefit you and the other individuals involved.

Movement of some kind can be important to overall health for most people. When you are in recovery from addiction, you could find movement to be a useful coping skill. You could also find movement in recovery as an avenue in your life where you can put your focus on feeling better in your body. Balance is key when incorporating movement into your life. Movement in recovery can be helpful in many different ways, but it is important to also be aware of your limits and allow yourself to rest.

Benzodiazepine addiction can be extremely challenging to recover from. There are many things that can make recovery challenging and some of them are unexpected. One of the things that some people find is they struggle with managing insomnia. In this blog, we'll discuss some ways that you can get some sleep and kick insomnia to the curb.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can lead to risky behaviors, such as substance use, to try and cope with your symptoms. This can bring you down a path of addiction and untreated mental health disorders. Managing PTSD can be a complex process, made even more complicated when learning to overcome addiction. Avalon Malibu can help you work through these diagnoses and reach your long-term sober goals.

Just like everyone, individuals in recovery have bad days. However, bad days can make it difficult not to relapse, as individuals are often accustomed to turning to substances once they've had a bad day. In this blog, we're going to discuss ways that you can cope with bad days.

Change doesn't happen overnight. It is a long and challenging process, especially when you are changing addictive behaviors. Luckily, there are stages of change to make this process more understandable. The stages consist of the time before you realize that you have a problem, when you get help, and when you are learning to maintain your sobriety. We at Avalon Malibu want to help you work through these stages and reach your long-term goals.

The stigmas and discrimination facing members of the LGBTQIA+ community can lead to additional stressors. These stressors can end with the development of various mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder (SUD). Often members of the community are struggling with co-occurring disorders that can make it harder for them to get the treatment they need to overcome them. We at Avalon Malibu pride ourselves on our ability to customize a plan to treat co-occurring disorders and help you reach your long-term goals.

Recovery from addiction is a lifelong journey. There can be shame associated with addiction and seeking help. At Avalon Malibu, we hope that giving back while in recovery is an act you'll consider to help shed light on recovery from addiction. We believe that giving back in recovery can not only help those you're giving back to but can help you as well. There are many different ways in which someone in recovery can give back, which ultimately helps anyone involved.