Emotions & The New Year
The New Year often brings about a sense of hope and renewal, a time for a fresh start and a better year ahead. Emotions around the festive and New Year period can be heightened in many different ways for everyone. Whether it becomes a time to enjoy, party and spend time with loved ones, or a time to reflect upon the outgoing year before bringing in the new one; at New Leaf Recovery, we understand that for those who struggle with addiction, this can be a challenging time too.
When struggling with substance addiction, seasons like the New Year can bring about feelings of stress, anxiety and even uncertainty.
Emotions and the New Year can be a challenging time for anyone; don’t struggle alone. Contact New Leaf Recovery today and let us help you with your addiction recovery this New Year.
Understanding Emotions & Addiction
Emotions are part of everyday life, with a number of different emotions being experienced on a daily basis by everyone. Learning how to understand your emotions in more depth can often lead you to learning more about yourself and your environment, learning what triggers negative or positive emotions.
It is key to understand how to correctly identify which emotion is driving your reaction in any given circumstance in order to find the best way or moving forwards. Once the emotion has been identified, you can often find that this is linked to some form of previous experience.
For those who struggle with addiction, they can often find that this has an impact on their emotions as well as the things in everyday life. When struggling with addiction, emotions can sometimes be pushed aside and numbed, emerging in waves during the recovery period having taken their toll on your emotional well-being. When they re-emerge, it is common to feel intense moments of:
- Shame or Guilt makes it difficult to seek support.
- Loneliness and Isolation due to damaged relationships.
- Anxiety
- Depression
At New Leaf, we understand that this can be completely overwhelming. Our compassionate team are able to provide 24/7 support during this time, understanding that suppressed or negative emotions are a challenge to work on with each and every client during addiction recovery.
If you have been struggling with your emotions and need support during this relapse or recovery period, speak to our team at New Leaf today.
The New Year; An Emotional Rollercoaster
With the New Year so close to Christmas, it can feel like a complete whirlwind of festivities and parties. This time of year, can often lead to an increase in the levels of alcohol consumed at parties with loved ones, enjoying the season and stepping into a New Year in style.
For anyone struggling with addiction, this can actually be a season that feels like a complete emotional rollercoaster. Not only are individuals trying to maintain sobriety during this time, but it can often be harder for those in recovery to process the mass influx of emotions all at once during the struggle.
At New Leaf Recovery, we offer support for those in first time recovery or who might have relapsed, offering a programme of tried and tested recovery techniques aimed at learning more about your emotions and establishing coping mechanisms to move through them in a more positive way. We believe that a strong foundation and a community around you that fully understands your circumstances can be encouraging.
If you don’t want to struggle through the emotional rollercoaster of recovery alone, reach out to New Leaf Recovery today, and let our team support you.
Managing Your Emotions
At New Leaf Recovery, we offer a range of techniques that are designed to provide each client with a creative means of expressing their emotions during this time. It can also provide time for reflection and understanding with our counsellors, taking time to learn more about the root cause of your addiction in order to maximise recovery.
During a stay with us at New Leaf, every client has the opportunity to embrace our recovery therapies, including:
Alongside these programmes, we also offer each client the 12 Steps Programme. This is a long-term recovery technique that clients take with them into their daily lives post-rehab. It is a tool that can be utilised to navigate the highs and lows of normal life, helping clients face their emotions in the real world in the best possible ways, and avoiding relapse as much as possible.
At every stage of the recovery journey, emotions can be a challenge. With the tools and techniques picked up at New Leaf, we help each client to face this emotional rollercoaster and work through their emotions with a positive mindset, having taken the time to learn more about the causes of their addictions.
If you feel that you, or a loved one, needs support whilst facing their emotions in addiction recovery, reach out to New Leaf today. We are here for everyone, no matter the circumstance.
Don’t Struggle Alone; Seek Support at New Leaf
Emotions and the New Year can often come in a whirlwind and leave you feeling stuck, unsure how to navigate your way through the emotional turmoil it can leave behind when in the grips of addiction and emotional struggles.
Reach out to New Leaf Recovery today and let our compassionate and supportive team help you or your loved one. With programmes from 7 days right through to 28 days, you can find the right length of stay for you, taking time out of the New Year festivities to focus on your emotional rollercoaster and recovery.
Speak to our team to find out how we can support you in your addiction recovery today.