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  "Once you ask for help and get it, you're like, 'it really wasn't that bad'. Or when you find the right therapist because it is kind of like dating - sometimes you have to find the right therapist who gets you and works with you". - Rob Aronofsky Normalizing Asking For Help: “We’ve Only Got One Chance at This Life, and it’s Definitely Worth Living” - Morning Chalk Up

  Grounding or Earthing refers to contact with the earth, either barefoot or laying down. Small studies have reported benefits for inflammation, pain, mood, and so much more. How can you include grounding as part of your self-care especially in early recovery? Grounding Techniques for Addiction and How They Can Help | Gratitude Lodge   If grounding is not your thing, check out the website below for a list of 29 outdoor activities anyone can try right now. 29 Outdoor Self Care Activities Anyone Can Try Right Now - Unfinished Success

  Nicole at minimalism.com writes, “Self-care through nutrition is about nurturing your body by providing it with the raw materials it needs to stay healthy every day, both mentally and physically.” https://minimalism.co/articles/nutrition-and-self-care#Why_Nutrition_is_a_Part_of_Mental_and_Physical_Self-Care   Substance Use Disorder affects more than just our mood and behavior, it can also have damaging affects on our physical well-being. How does nutrition help aide in the recovery process? Nutrition Guide For Addiction Recovery - Gateway Foundation

  Stillness oriented practices such as meditation, mindfulness, and guided visualization is proven to decrease anxiety, lower blood pressure, reduce the stress hormone cortisol, and improve cognitive functioning. How to Find Stillness Within: The Yoga Therapy Plan to Help You Find Inner Peace in a Chaotic World: Dunsmuir, Colin: 9780241484548: Amazon.com: Books

“Self-care strategies can help you prevent relapse and have a successful recovery. Strategies include everything from getting enough sleep to connecting with others and enforcing your boundaries.” (GoodRx, March 2022) What Is Self-Care, and Why Is It So Important in Recovery? - GoodRx   WHAT IS SELF-CARE IN RECOVERY? | How self-care can prevent relapse during addiction recovery - YouTube Find People who show up and support you, who are excited for your recovery and make you excited about recovery.   Individual Support - Save The Michaels of the World  

  Self-care is not selfish, nor is it a sign of weakness. Self-care is not self-indulgence but rather self-preservation. When completing self-care tasks, we should not be left tired and depleted but instead feeling calm and refreshed. www.ted.com/talks/susannah_winters_self_care_what_it_really_is

  According to The National Institute of Mental Health, self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical and mental health. Self-care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. NIMH suggests that even small acts of self-care in your daily life can have a big impact.  Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included): Lakshmin MD, Pooja: 9780593489727: Amazon.com: Books