If you're like me, when you see a problem that needs solving, you can't sleep. All you want to do is tackle it into the ground. This is made worse the longer we stay in our addiction. If we stay in our addiction for 5–10 years, we feel less urgency to get our lives back in order. If we stayed in our addiction for 20–30 years, we would feel a bit more urgency and strive to tackle this challenge if we had the energy.But a lot of problems aren’t that easy to solve. After a while, they stop being fun to figure out, and you wonder what you’ve gotten yourself into. Right?Other times, there's an easy answer, and you just don't want to find it (let’s be honest!). You want to struggle to feel like you’ve really earned it.Authentic sobriety doesn’t always have to be an uphill struggle. Sometimes there really is a better, easier approach.Here are 3 ways you’re making "active" recovery harder than it has to be:<ol><li>Reluctance to Seek Help: Just like any other individual facing addiction, some Indigenous people might be in denial about the severity of their problem or may feel a sense of shame and stigma associated with substance use. This can lead to a reluctance to seek help, even when it's available.</li><li>Lack of Personal Responsibility and Accountability: The journey to recovery demands a certain level of personal responsibility and accountability. Some individuals, regardless of their cultural or ethnic background, might find it challenging to maintain commitment, stick to treatment plans, or avoid environments that trigger their substance use.</li><li>Cultural Identity and Pressure: Indigenous individuals might face unique pressures tied to their cultural identity. They might feel torn between embracing modern methods of treatment and sticking to traditional ways of healing, leading to inconsistency in their recovery path. Additionally, pressures from within the community, either to conform to or rebel against certain norms, can complicate their personal choices regarding recovery.</li></ol>&nbsp;Furthermore, systemic and historical factors, as well as broader socio-economic issues, can significantly influence individual behaviors. It's crucial to strike a balance between understanding both individual and systemic aspects of recovery to provide effective support and interventions.If any of this resonates with you, sign up for a free session <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://portal.owlpractice.ca/iwtscanada/booking">"here"</a> to ask questions or just to chat.&nbsp;

Indigenous individuals face addiction challenges due to shame, stigma, cultural identity, and systemic factors. Balancing individual and systemic aspects is crucial for recovery and sobriety.

3 ways you’re making "active" recovery harder than it needs to be

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3 ways you’re making "active" recovery harder than it needs to be

3 ways you’re making "active" recovery harder than it needs to be

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