Category: Early Recovery

You know those movie scenes where someone decides to get their life together, drinks one green smoothie, journals for seven minutes, and suddenly glows with inner peace? Yeah, early recovery doesn’t look like that. Crying in a grocery store parking lot, snapping at your microwave because it beeped too loudly, or realizing you no longer know what to do with your hands at social events may be more accurate. And honestly, that messy middle is

Kicking substances can wake up a lot of feelings, and—yes—anger can bubble up right when you’re trying to make a hugely positive life change. That doesn’t mean you’re broken. You’re simply going through a big transition. If you’re just getting started, you can see how Waypoint brings Southern hospitality into lasting recovery with compassionate, personalized care. In the meantime, this blog will help you understand what anger is, why it shows up in recovery, how

In an ideal world, we might expect to feel peaceful after deciding to seek help. But anticipating a little—or a lot—of emotional turmoil is more realistic, given how much havoc substances can wreak on our brains and emotional processing. That’s why, despite being the right choice, entering residential treatment with us at Waypoint Recovery Center can feel like walking into a storm.  You might show up angry, overwhelmed, irritable, shut down, or sobbing for reasons you

While they’re not a substitute for the structured support of a residential addiction treatment program, the 12 Steps can be a vital part of your recovery journey. Instead of defining recovery as simply abstaining from alcohol or other addictive substances, the 12 Steps take a holistic approach that focuses on improving your overall outlook on life. The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous The 12 Steps were first introduced in 1935 when Bill Wilson and Dr.

Making a Decision Making the decision to enter treatment isn’t easy. It’s common for men and women who are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse to make excuses for their behavior, but acknowledging the full extent of the problem is a vital part of the recovery process. You can’t move forward until you can see what needs to change. Addiction Excuse #1: It’s Embarrassing to Admit I Need Help Unfortunately, there are still many people who believe

6 Alternatives to 12-Step Groups: If you’re looking for alternatives, consider SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, Secular Organizations for Sobriety, LifeRing Secular Recovery, Refuge Recovery, or Women for Sobriety.

The 12 step model for recovery is built upon the principle that addicts are best equipped to help other addicts navigate the challenges of sobriety. Your sponsor is someone who is willing to walk you through the steps and help you remain sober by providing a support system when you feel threatened by relapse. You are encouraged to find your own sponsor based on who you feel would be a good fit. However, the prospective