Having reservations involves keeping familiar faces, places, and things in the back of your mind. For example, having continued conversations with someone in active addiction or even going to a bar just to hang out can be an example of having reservations. For those in recovery, holding on to reservations can be a sign that relapse may be near. Reservations can be harmful to your success.

Recovery can be challenging, especially when you begin realizing that you can’t hang on to old people, places, and things and continue progressing in your recovery. Disconnecting with old friends and familiar places is not a punishment, but ending these connections may involve grieving and letting go of the past.

Once you begin walking the road of recovery, you can’t hold on to the past and keep moving forward. This just isn’t possible. Recovery is a new way to live your life. Out with the old and in with the new. The best way to release holding onto reservations is to replace them. Find new friends and go on new adventures. The best way to implement these changes is to reach out to sober people who have success in their recovery.

Having reservations is like leaving the door open for the past to come in. The past involves addiction, heartaches, and misery. The future, if you gain sobriety, can be filled with joy, achieving goals, and building stronger relationships with loved ones.

In order to get rid of any reservations that you may have, you should consider doing some of the following actions:

• Get involved with a treatment center
• Change your phone number
• Find new sober friends
• Consider attending AA or NA meetings
• Find new adventures to go on
• Get a sponsor
• Go to therapy or counseling

Keep in mind that having reservations is a normal part of early recovery. WIth time, the goal is to become involved in treatment or 12-step support groups. Replacing old behaviors with new patterns is how you become stronger to resist cravings and negative thoughts.

Recovery is more than just not using, recovery involves changing everything about your life. Try not to be alarmed,  The Kimberly Center cares about your recovery. The Kimberly Center can help you navigate the ups and downs of your recovery.. Call us now at 855-4-KCENTER. We are committed to putting your health first. At the Kimberly Center, our clients are in trusted hands.