Recovering from a drug dependency is a challenging process that generates a great deal of emotion. People experience the thrill of making progress but also the frustration of temporary setbacks. And too often those emotions are kept bottled up inside, where they can have a negative impact on a person’s emotional health and their commitment to their treatment. At our Sacramento detox we counsel clients to take advantage of healthy ways to release those emotions so they don’t interfere with progress toward recovery.
While it may not feel natural at first, safely venting pent-up feelings is critical to recovery. Without a healthy outlet, those emotions can lead to the use of damaging coping mechanisms and ultimately a relapse. Here are five things you can do to keep your recovery on track:
When you’re ready to commit to private drug detox, there will, of course, be work involved. Balancing that effort with time when you are focused on simply letting go of pent-up emotions will be critical to your success. We’re here to help. Call us at (800) 205-6107 to learn more about our programs.
Content reviewed by Vicky Magobet, PMHNP-BC, on July 23rd, 2017.
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