"Changing our behaviors and our relationships to substances and behaviors is neither easy nor linear. It often proceeds in fits and starts, with some plateaus and setbacks along the way."
"We expect immediate relief once we reduce or cease our use. We tell ourselves that we will be better, more caring, engaged people because the problem was the substances and behaviors, not us."
"Being deeply ambivalent can feel like a nonstop war against yourself. Too many people will resolve the ambivalence by giving in to the desire, which complicates the recovery process."
Recovery from addiction involves a challenging decision to change relationships with substances and behaviors. Immediate goals often focus on stopping troubling behaviors, while long-term goals aim for personal flourishing. The recovery journey is rarely linear, marked by setbacks and plateaus. Common challenges include unrealistic expectations of oneself and others, as well as ambivalence, where conflicting desires create internal conflict. Understanding what is within control and what is not is crucial but difficult in early recovery.
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