Can I Hold On and Let Go at the Same Time?

Holding on to let go is possibly one of the hardest things you can do in addiction recovery. When you reach the end of yourself and finally admit the need for help, there is a time you will wonder what is next. Letting go seems to be all you are doing for so long that you start to feel like there is little left to hold onto. The opposite is actually true and, once you grasp this concept, you will feel so much better about life. Helplessness to Hope Addiction can make you feel helpless at times, a slave to your drug of choice. The truth is that you have some choices in the matter and that can bring a measure of hope. Letting go of the thought that you have no control can help you realize that, even in the midst of addiction, you are able to stake a claim to your life and make progress towards your goals. When you are tired and stressed, it helps to focus on the positive aspects of recovery which include feeling hopeful for the future, learning to set goals, and planning for times when you struggle so that you can release the entire obligation of staying sober on your shoulders and learn to lean on others for help when you feel most challenged. Not Alone Recovery from addiction is challenging and you are required to hold a measure of letting go throughout the entire process. Even though you may be struggling through recovery, know you are not alone in the endeavor. Other people are going through it just as you are, except with different circumstances and stories. You are in this place now but you can learn how to let go of the fear you are not alone. Join a support group who will provide help during the hard times and let you feel free to be yourself. Moving Forward The key to holding on and letting go at the same time is realizing you are not the same person you were before addiction entered your life. The truth is you are not going to be the same and you can be stronger and more powerful now than you ever thought possible. The beautiful part about life in recovery is that you get to both hold onto who you are now and let go of the person you were when addiction had taken over your life. For better or worse, you are here now in this place and you get to move forward from here, one step at a time, with a focus on the future. Let go of the past but hold onto the present and hopes for the future. They will carry you through the journey of recovery. Oceanfront Recovery offers a place that will help you focus on peace and rest. If you are seeking a space to recover from addiction where you are close to the ocean and can be around others pursuing the same ideals, call us. We will provide individualized programs and services designed to help you gain insight and wisdom into your addiction so you can move into a more blissful and peaceful place in recovery: 877-279-1777