A Hobby Can Save Your Life !!!
Research by RKT
Too Much Time On Your Hands...
This research is from a class I had the honor of taking in Rochester University Psychology Degree.
SU-19_PSY3413-WA01A Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior - D. Rutledge
Do you have a Hobby?
What are your Hobbies?
Mr T
RKT
Richard Kerry Thompson
From YouTube page...
The importance of hobbies in addiction recovery is an extremely important piece of recovery that many people seem to undervalue in early recovery. It is widely accepted that boredom and free time with having little or no fun while in recovery can lead to relapse.
Boredom is considered the most common relapse trigger. It can lead to depression, irritability, anger and isolation which can lead to an increase in cravings and thoughts of reusing. There are many reasons why people become bored in there recovery. some of them are discussed in this video.
How to find a new hobby and interest can be as difficult as one chooses to make it. Just as with any recovery it starts with asking for help. Using support groups is a good starting point. Ask your friends what kinds of hobbies they enjoy doing. The key to finding a new hobby—and falling in love with it—is keeping an open mind and being willing to give new things a try.
Here is a List of Some Hobbies Popular with People in Recovery.
INDOOR: OUTDOOR:
Cooking Backpacking
Creative Writing Playing Sports
Drawing & Painting Body Building
Model Building Running
Reading Cycling
Video Gaming Hiking
Web Surfing Gardening
Woodworking Camping
Writing Fishing
Yoga Kayaking
Bowling Photography
Learning To Play an Instrument Water Sports