What do we do in our down time? Do we even know what down time is?
For me, down time is a period between projects. I found myself lacking energy and motivation between finishing an e-book and then publishing it on this website. My blogging had suffered quite a bit during this period.
What I do know is that if I have had picked up a drink or a puff during this period my disorders would have been off to the races and running. Good health would have been left far behind and sickness would have been way out in front. It is way easier to stay in recovery than to have to find a way back into it. Especially if obsession and compulsion come back.
I just do the little things. One day at a time living. Taking meds as prescribed. Eating right and sleeping good. Relying on recovery supports. Staying away from people who use and drink. This is just plain smart living.
Down time can be managed and you just keep living one day at a time. It is important to do the regular things. It is important to be a support to those you can help and also to turn to people who can be supportive to you.
Being healthy can be difficult. Life seems to go that way sometimes.
Today, this just one day, we can be ok. We just need to make the choice. If you can help someone do it. This is the gift of recovery which is given to us. Be well today.