Self-Care

Taking good care of yourself is paramount to the success of your  recovery process. People in recovery find that their physical,  spiritual, and emotional health are all connected, and that supporting  one supports the others. Taking care of all aspects of you will increase  the likelihood that you stay well.

Some tips for self-care include:

• Live Healthy, eat healthy foods, get enough sleep,  exercise regularly, and avoid drugs and alcohol. Manage stress and go  for regular medical check-ups.
• Practice good hygiene. Good hygiene is important  for social, medical, and psychological reasons in that it not only  reduces the risk of illness, but it also improves the way others view  you and how you view yourself.
• See friends to build your sense of belonging. Consider joining a support group to make new friends.
• Try to do something you enjoy every day. That might mean dancing, watching a favorite TV show, working in the garden, painting or reading.
• Find ways to relax, like meditation, yoga, getting a massage, taking a bath or walking in the woods.