Everyone’s recovery journey is different. Consequently, there is no cookie cutter approach, because people are unique. Researchers estimate that 1 in 5 adults experience mental health concerns. Recovery does not make you immune from life’s challenges. You may experience depression, trauma, anxiety, or other mental health issues.

If you have been diagnosed with depression, PTSD, or the like, you are not doing anything wrong. There are many factors to be considered when it comes to mental health. Perhaps you had a difficult childhood, a traumatic experience as an adult, or have low serotonin levels which can contribute  to depression. If any of this rings true, again, you are not to blame. You are still capable of sobriety and a wonderful life.

Treating your mental health is just as important as treating addiction. You really can’t treat one without the other. Experts agree that if you have mental health concerns and are in recovery, you need to address both issues in order to improve your chances of health, wholeness, and contentment.

Taking care of your mental health is more than just going to therapy. There are activities that you can do at home or in nature that will increase positive mental health. Taking care of yourself and prioritizing your self care is a highly recommended solution to staying on track emotionally, and physically. Here are some ways to take your self care serious:

• Taking baths and meditating with soft music playing
• Reading a self help book
• Seeing a therapist or counselor
• Addressing your spiritual needs- which is different for everyone, find what works best for you
• Getting out in nature- in Florida, that means going to the beach and being in the sun
• Learning a new language
• Picking up a new hobby
• World travel

You won’t have good  times year round. Some days are going to be difficult and challenging. When you have days like that, go out of your way to treat yourself special. Eat a favorite meal or watch a favorite TV show. Just don’t beat yourself up for having an off day. Everyone has them, even in recovery.

At The Kimberly Center, we care about your recovery. Recovery is more then not using. Recovery is also about learning how to live a new life. The Kimberly Center are experts in treatment and recovery. Call us now at 855-4-KCENTER to learn more about how treatment can help you today.