How Helping Others Supports Your Sobriety
How Helping Others Supports Your Sobriety
While getting sober is an amazing step forward for yourself, it also presents an opportunity to help others. With all of the extra time on your hands that comes with getting sober, you can devote some of it to engaging in positive activities that will help your mood, allow you to connect with others, and even help keep you sober!
Below are some of the ways helping others can support your sobriety, along with what you can do if you need some extra support getting and staying sober…
1. Self-Esteem
For those in early sobriety especially, self-esteem can be quite low. Getting sober offers a person the chance to reflect, and that reflection can really lower mood, confidence, and self-perception. By helping others through volunteering, connecting with others in sobriety, and other positive activities, you can boost your self-esteem and your feelings of self-worth.
2. Gratitude
You’re going through a tough time, and it’s okay to recognize that. With that said, there are plenty of people who are also going through a difficult time. By helping others, you are able to see the bigger picture and see how others are suffering as well. This, in turn, may make you more grateful for the things you do have and will allow you to focus less on the things you don’t.
3. Community
Many people feel lonely in sobriety, especially when they first get sober. Often, someone in sobriety has to spend less time with friends engaging in social activities revolving around drinking. This can lead to feelings of isolation.
By volunteering and helping others in need, you can connect with people who have a positive outlook and are working towards a better world. Often, there are communities based around these service activities, which can help you to meet those looking to make a positive change.
4. It Keeps You Busy!
You’ve probably heard the expression about idle hands…
Having nothing to do can be extremely troublesome in sobriety. You don’t want to sit around all day fidgeting and thinking about the substance you aren’t using. Volunteering, meeting with those in need, and raising money for a charity can all get you out of the house and keep your mind off of drinking and/or drugs.
Need Additional Support?
Being of service to others is an excellent way to boost your self-esteem, connect with others, stay busy, and improve your mood in sobriety. With that said, it may not be enough. If you are struggling with getting or staying sober, reach out to Front Door Health for additional support.
Front Door Health provides concierge, judgment-free in-home treatment for patients when they need it. We take an evidence-based approach to treatment, and we create custom treatment plans for our patients to increase their chances of success. Our treatment process is client-focused and individualized. This means no group sessions with strangers and no “treatment as usual” approach. You are unique and the treatment plan we create for you is designed to meet you where you are along your journey and help you to reach your recovery goals.
We understand that it can be difficult to put your life on hold and take time off work. Our in-home treatment allows you to continue to meet your work, school, family, and other obligations while receiving the treatment you deserve.
If you would like to learn more about in-home treatment, contact Front Door Health today. We’re happy to answer any questions and provide you with the help you need.
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