Now that you have successfully completed an addiction treatment program, it’s time to start transitioning back into everyday life.
Coming out stronger than ever after treatment is a huge milestone and all your hard work should be celebrated with supportive friends and family. Once you have the tools under your belt to handle any situation that comes your way in recovery, it’s time to get back to everyday responsibilities such as work. You may be wondering how soon you should return to work after addiction treatment. While everybody is different, the treatment experts from Banyan Treatment Center provide insight to when this could occur for most people. Returning to normalcy is important; however, this must be done with caution and preparation.
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Trust Your Instincts
Returning to work after addiction treatment will be a big adjustment for you because while not much has changed within your work environment, you have significantly changed and evolved as a person. There is no set time that you should wait until you return. You should trust your instincts when you feel that you can handle the stress of work in recovery. You should also trust your therapist’s guidance and lean on them before making the jump back into work life. During treatment, you will learn much about yourself and this personal growth will help you transition back into a healthy lifestyle. It’s okay to take some time for yourself after treatment to reflect on your journey before you immediately head back to work and for some people this can be a few weeks or even a few months.
Utilize the Tools You Learned in Recovery
Once you make the decision to head back to work, you can expect your co-workers to ask questions about your absence. You should not feel obligated to discuss your recovery journey, and it’s your decision to share however much you feel comfortable with. When work responsibilities start to pick up, this is when your coping mechanisms and tools learned in treatment will come into play. By attending regular meetings outside of work, you will be able to balance your sobriety with the stress that everyday life will throw at you.