How Do I Stay Sober Through a Breakup?

Finding Your Sober Tribe
Finding Your Sober Tribe
April 5, 2019
“One Alcoholic Talking to Another”
“One Alcoholic Talking to Another”
April 9, 2019

No matter if you are newly sober or years into your sobriety, having a breakup with someone you are romantically involved with is no fun. After all, you have depended on this person as a source of joy in some capacity within your relationship which now has ceased. Whether it was your idea or their decision, you are undeniably going to feel a certain way about not having this person in your love life any longer. You could feel relieved or you could be so sad that you are unsure what you should do in this situation.

The most important thing you can do for your sobriety is to pick up the tools that you have learned in your walk of recovery. Using your recovery tools can be the very thing that gets you out of the darkness that you are probably feeling and move you back into the light that you deserve.

Take contrary action.

You may feel like isolating and you may need to do a little of that to cope, however, being alone for too long may actually do the opposite of helping you to endure the pain. Rather put your hand out to someone who is less fortunate than you and be of service. The trick is to stop thinking about your pain by thinking about someone else instead.

Take support.

The loneliness that you most likely feel can be dissolved by getting the support that you need. Go to as many meetings as you can and attend therapy regularly so that you can process your feelings by sharing what you are going through with people who can relate. Being around others who have gone through breakups and stayed sober can give you the direction that you need to proceed in.

Take care.

Often when people go through a breakup, they have a difficult time sleeping, eating, coexisting with others and have a hard time controlling anger or sadness. If this is happening to you, your self-care could be taking a back seat in your recovery when you should be doing double time on yourself. Taking care of yourself is extremely important to your recovery to prevent relapse.

Breakups are a big deal and should be treated as such. Continue working your program and stay on your side of the street. Your main focus should be selflessly on you and your recovery so that you can move forward with grace and dignity.

If you are battling drug and alcohol addiction, The Kimberly Center can help assist you into your recovery. One of our primary purposes is to help you to restore your life free from abuse and destructive behaviors. We treat our clients on an individual basis to ensure their well-being.

Call us today to begin: 855-4-KCENTER (855-452-3683)  

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