The Blackberry Center

04/01/2024

It's important to recognize the signs of a relapse before it happens.

Though the risk of relapse is present in recovery, there are steps you can take to prevent yourself from falling back into your bad habits.

For more information on how The Blackberry Center can be there for you in recovery, please visit our website (LINK IN BIO) or give us a call at 866-806-6740 💜

03/21/2024

Being sober comes with so many benefits 🙌

It may seem impossible to get there, but you got this. For more information on how The Blackberry Center can be there for you in your recovery, please visit our website (LINK IN BIO) or give us a call at 866-806-6740 💜

03/18/2024

Being a college student, it can difficult to navigate the balance between sobriety and life in college. Many students partake in partying behaviors, which can perpetuate addictions in students who are in recovery.

Keep reading for some tips on how to stay sober as a recovering student -->

1. Stay Active

When you’re not in class or studying, find sober activities to occupy your time. Some recommendations include:

- Going to the movie theater
- Reading a book at the park
- Visiting a museum
- Hosting a sober game night at your place

2. Know when to avoid certain social settings

If you know that exposure to drugs and alcohol can cause cravings, avoid college parties that you think will include them.

3. Search for sober spaces

Many colleges have sober programs designed specifically for students in recovery. Do some research and see if your school offers any programs for student sobriety.

4. Find healthy ways to manage stress

Try to find some healthy ways to manage stress that don’t compromise your physical and mental health. Some examples include:

- Going for a run
- Doing some yoga
- Trying meditation
- Doing activities you enjoy

5. Learn how to say no

Many people in college succumb to peer pressure. Learn how to say no and remove yourself from undesirable situations.

If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction or co-occuring disorders, please know that you are not alone and help is available. For more information on how The Blackberry Center can be there for you in recovery, please visit our website or give us a call at 866-806-6740.

03/14/2024

Do it because a sober life is a happy life 💜

03/12/2024

As we flow into spring, it's important to start preparing for the future. Summer is one of those times that sobriety is challenged - don't give into the pressures of drinking.

1. Organize your time - Before starting any vacations or plans, create detailed outlines that include places you want to visit, things you want to do, and what you can bring to be more comfortable.

2. Stay connected to your support network - Maintaining connections to your friends, family, sponsors, and other support can help you stay sober during the summer, as well as any difficult times that arise.

3. Prepare yourself with coping strategies - Create a list of coping strategies you can use during the summer, such as:

- Listening to or playing music
- Meditation and/or yoga
- Journaling
- Exercise
- Painting or other creative hobbies

4. Host your own events - Rather than trying to find events, venues, or parties that don’t involve alcoholic beverages, try hosting your own with sober friends & family.

5. Try something new - Summer is a great time to get into new hobbies or try something you’ve always wanted to try. Some examples include:

- Baking
- Reading/Writing
- Painting
- Backpacking
- Concerts/Festivals
- Sports

It's important to seek help if you need it. If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction or co-occuring disorders, please know that you are not alone and help is available. For more information on how The Blackberry Center can be there for you in recovery, please visit our website or give us a call at 866-806-6740. 💜

02/27/2024

Some important reminders -->

It's important to seek help if you need it. For more information on how The Blackberry Center can be there for you in your recovery, please visit our website or give us a call at 866-806-6740 💜

02/26/2024

Sometimes, in order to do what is right for us, we need to push past our comfort zone and be vulnerable. 💜

02/20/2024

In a technical sense, Sober living is just what it sounds life: life without drugs and alcohol. But, to achieve lifelong sobriety often requires some habitiual changes. If you’re used to living with drugs and alcohol, you probably have a lifestyle that supports that. You may have friends who you drink or use with, places you go to drink or use, etc.

Similarly, sober living requires some structual supports in your life to really take root. For many, the first step - after establishing that you have a problem - is to seek help.

If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction or co-occuring disorders, please know that you are not alone and help is available. For more information on how The Blackberry Center can be there for you in recovery, please visit our website or give us a call at 866-806-6740 💜

02/06/2024

For more information on how The Blackberry Center can be there for you in recovery, click the link in our bio or give us a call at 866-806-6740 💜

02/01/2024

Alcohol and substance abuse steal from us - they take our friends, our family, our goals, ambitions, everything good in our lives.

When you give it up for good, it may feel like a loss. Something to grieve. But what you're gaining is SO MUCH more important.

Put down the bottle. Not just for your friends and family, but for you. 💜

For more information on how The Blackberry Center can be there for you in your recovery, click the link in our bio or call us at 866-806-6740.

01/23/2024

01/23/2024

Stop think about what you're missing and start focusing on everything you gain when you give youself the gift of sobriety.

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01/22/2024

We are facing high levels of mental illness among adults in our country - lets work together to help end the stigma.

If you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health crisis or substance use disorder, please know you're not alone. For more information on how to recieve help, please visit www.theblackberrycenter.com or give us a call at 866-806-6740.

01/15/2024

The day is early, and it's yours for the taking. Set yourself up for positive thoughts with positive affirmations:

"I cannot think my way into right action, but I CAN act my way into right thinking. I am committed to changing my mindset. I am ready to live life exactly how I want to live it."

One of the best ways to change your lifestyle is to simply pretend - ACT like you are already the person you want to be. The pieces will simply fall into place afterwards.

If you or a loved one are struggling with negative thoughts, sobriety, or other mental health challenges, know you're not alone. Please reach out to us for more information on how we can be there for you in your recovery.

The Blackberry Center
www.theblackberrycenter.com
866-806-6740.

01/12/2024

It can be daunting to start your journey, but the thing about is - you don't have to have everything planned out right away. 🙌

But, you do have to start. You've done enough waiting - take the first step today 💜

The Blackberry Center
www.theblackberrycenter.com
866-806-6740

12/22/2023

Too many people underestimate the power of affirmation and prayer. They are powerful tools that can help us have the strength and power to be righteous – to help us find the strength to avoid temptation.

The third step prayer is commanding and inspiring, and is one of our favorite ways to nurture our relationship with God and ourselves.

“God, I offer myself to Thee – To build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bo***ge of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of Life.”

We all have the power within ourselves to achieve whatever we want to achieve.

If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction or co-occurring disorders, please know that you’re not alone and help is available. For more information on how The Blackberry Center can be there for you in recovery, please visit our website www.theblackberrycenter.com or give us a call at (407) 904-2604.

12/18/2023

It's important to be there for your loved ones during their sobriety journey, especially during high-stress times like the holiday season. It can often seem difficult because we have no clue how to breach such a sensitive topic. Read below for some tips on how to be there for your sober loved ones during the holidays -->

1. Reduce holiday pressure. One of the biggest stressors for those in recovery during the holidays is the pressure that comes with it.
- Remind them that it’s okay to decline invites.
- Keep them from feeling singled out.
- Make sure to have an escape plan.

2. Stand by your loved one, not over them. Make sure you are providing loving support and not being overbearing.
- Stand with them in sobriety.
- Guide them through the negative feelings that being in old environments can bring up.
- Take the time to listen to them.

3. Be flexible with holiday activities. Make sure to run potential plans by your recovering loved one and see if they want to participate.
- Be sure to prepare friends and family beforehand.
- Keep people updated on any traditional activies you may be skipping this year for the sake or your loved one.
- Take the opportunity to start new traditions that are conductive to recovery.

4. Be aware of any possible triggers. If they feel comfortable, discuss what sorts of triggers may set them off, and for ways you can support them through it.

5. Invite your loved ones to bring a friend. A tactic many people in recovery use is bringing a sober friend to functions for support and accountability. Make sure they know this is an option.

For more information on how Blackberry can be there for you in your recovery, please visit our website at theblackberrycenter.com or give us a call at (407) 904-2604.