Many people find it hard to open up about certain topics face to face. The feeling that they are going to be judged for letting their true feelings show often holds them back from talking about their troubles. At the same time, people are continually encouraged to talk about their feelings—holding things bottled up inside is mentally unhealthy.
Although this sounds like a catch 22, there IS a solution!
Online communities such a Facebook, blogs, or discussion boards are growing in popularity for those seeking emotional outlets. The ability to maintain anonymity as far as name, face and voice, gives people the ability to reach out and discuss what bothers them most without the fear of judgment.
This plays a great role in opening up about struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. The best way to accomplish those tough first steps to recovery, like admitting you have a problem, is finding that place you feel comfortable expressing the struggle. This extends well into recovery as difficult emotions arise, such as, worry of relapse or embarrassment during those fearful times. Having a place to talk about those things can really trigger successful recovery, especially having a place to connect with others going through the same process.
Find the place that works best for you—and remember there are always people out there able and willing to help. At The Recovery Place, we are striving to provide many forums for online communication to help you through recovery. Find us on Facebook and stay tuned for our Alumni Foundation website.
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