Feeling Alone?

Many of us are all too familiar with feeling like we are alone and there is no one that is there for us when we are in the middle of our alcohol addiction. This feeling can continue into our sobriety. What we fail to realize sometimes is that there is a difference between being alone and sitting with ourselves. While both situations can be potentially uncomfortable there is nothing wrong with taking time for ourselves. In fact it is healthy to invest in time with ourselves and regroup. We are like batteries in the sense that if we give of our time and don’t take time for ourselves we become drained. When we get through drug addiction treatment , AA, or other substance abuse programs and get sober we never have to go through anything alone again. We gain a huge support system in sobriety. The more that we invest in ourselves and our lives, the more we can appreciate those moments to ourselves without feeling isolated or uncomfortable. We can take comfort in knowing that we have made friends that are there for us no matter what and that even if we need moments to ourselves they will still be there when we need them or wish to socialize. So if you need that time to decompress go ahead and take it. Curl up on the couch with a book you’ve wanted to read, watch a movie, or go do new things you have wanted to try out. Building a relationship with ourselves is one of the highlights of recovery that should not be missed out on.