Recovery
phrase of recovery
In the process of recovering from mental illness, drug addiction, or past abuse.
"support groups for parents whose children are in recovery"
Sobriety
so·bri·e·ty
/səˈbrīədē/
noun: sobriety
the state of being sober.
"the price of beer compelled me to maintain a certain level of sobriety"
There is a difference!
In most areas of life, "being in recovery" means a person is making progress even though s/he isn't "cured." Sometimes it is used as a synonym for "being in remission" — indicating relapse is a clear possibility.
This article from Psychology Today has some very eye-opening information on the difference between recovery and sobriety. A lot of people think that once they've been sober for a certain amount of time, it means they are "recovered." There's nothing further than the truth on that.
It's fantastic for one to be sober, don't get me wrong. But... if you haven't done the work to recover, then you're essentially just "making it" one day at a time sober. You need to work through the issues that got you here in the first place. Therapy, a coach, rehab, the 12 step program, or any combination of these, may all be things to get you on the road to recovery and a sober life.
A coach is an excellent tool in combination of any one of the elements previously listed. While these work on psychological issues and a therapist may be able to prescribe medication, a coach can help you sort through what you've gained from these people and places and help you organize your thoughts and goals, and to put to use these skills and tools for a better, more joyful life.
phrase of recovery
In the process of recovering from mental illness, drug addiction, or past abuse.
"support groups for parents whose children are in recovery"
Sobriety
so·bri·e·ty
/səˈbrīədē/
noun: sobriety
the state of being sober.
"the price of beer compelled me to maintain a certain level of sobriety"
There is a difference!
In most areas of life, "being in recovery" means a person is making progress even though s/he isn't "cured." Sometimes it is used as a synonym for "being in remission" — indicating relapse is a clear possibility.
This article from Psychology Today has some very eye-opening information on the difference between recovery and sobriety. A lot of people think that once they've been sober for a certain amount of time, it means they are "recovered." There's nothing further than the truth on that.
It's fantastic for one to be sober, don't get me wrong. But... if you haven't done the work to recover, then you're essentially just "making it" one day at a time sober. You need to work through the issues that got you here in the first place. Therapy, a coach, rehab, the 12 step program, or any combination of these, may all be things to get you on the road to recovery and a sober life.
A coach is an excellent tool in combination of any one of the elements previously listed. While these work on psychological issues and a therapist may be able to prescribe medication, a coach can help you sort through what you've gained from these people and places and help you organize your thoughts and goals, and to put to use these skills and tools for a better, more joyful life.
