After a period of addiction, it can be difficult to find joy in life. But it’s possible to pick up the pieces and start discovering your passions all over again. Here are three tips for finding passion after addiction:
First, take things slow and build on small successes. Don’t worry about jumping into the deep end immediately—just take small steps towards exploring passions. For example, if you’ve always wanted to learn how to cook, don’t sign up for a five-star chef course right away. Start with some simple recipes and work your way up as you become more confident in your skills.
Second, tap into your passions. Think about what you love—whether it’s yoga, painting, music, or even volunteering for a cause close to your heart. Explore these passions and let them bring joy into your life again.
Finally, consider getting help from an addiction recovery specialist. Addiction specialists can provide invaluable guidance on how to find passions after addiction. They can help you create a plan for recovery, as well as provide support and advice along the way.
Finding passions after addiction isn’t easy—but it is possible. With time, patience, and dedication, you can rediscover your passions and reclaim joy in life once more.
It was so hard for me to find joy in things when I first got clean. My dopamine was drained. Below is my daughter and I getting ice cream yesterday. I was overwhelmed with gratitude and joy. It’s all in the little moments.
“we cannot cure the world of sorrows but we can choose to live in joy”
“Find out where joy resides, and give it a voice far beyond singing. For to miss the joy is to miss all”
“In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more then we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich”
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