You Are Missing Out on Support: Addiction in Isolation

You Are Missing Out on Support: Addiction in Isolation

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COVID-19 has many in isolation from normal everyday activities. Life of freedom to move around and participate in events such as concerts, travel, movie theaters, doctor appointments and much more will never feel the same as before. Life as we know it now is very secluded.

Seclusion means that positive coping strategies for life stressors are hard to implement while in isolation. Addictions are a much easily accessible means to dealing with life stressors. Online resources to m a n a g i n g the stressors that cause addiction is best alternative to almost extinct daily activities.

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If you have been living in isolation try various online resources for social interactions and activities.

#1 Peer Support

It’s always good to be able to connect to others who can relate to your addiction causing situation. Since face to face isn’t the healthiest option right now, try some online communities. There are a variety of AA or NA online support. Try some Facebook communities for positive support. Google search for a peer support group that fits your needs.

#2 Family Support

Sometimes more intimacy is desired to express any addictive stressors or concerns. It may not be a good idea to pop up at a relatives house because of COVID isolation. Use electronic resources such as Facetime, Zoom or Duo to connect face to face virtually.

#3 Therapeutic Support

Now more than ever, therapy is beneficial to help manage stressors that cause addictive behaviors. Therapy offices and clinics may be temporarily unavailable but telehealth has reached a new height for being the norm for therapy sessions.

Don’t let COVID isolation get the best of you and turn your life upside down.

Not having social interactions and activities can be a detrimental factor in the escalation of addictive behaviors.

Take a better route and connect virtually!

If you need direction or assistance on

making positive virtual connections,

GMC is here to guide you.

Connect GMC at info@ginmanconsulting.com