Dr. Mark Leeds – Suboxone Doctor in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Belief is self-fulfilling.

When you have self-belief and a positive attitude, you can overcome any obstacle. I have no doubt that you have the ability to overcome. When you realize this and accept it, you will no longer see your past failures as a reflection of who you are. They are simply learning opportunities.

Developing good habits.

It takes time to get past addiction. In fact, it can take a lot of time. This is why it is often recommended to take things in small steps. Don’t think about how to stay clean from drugs for a year, or even a month. Just put all of your hard work into getting through each day.

Set big goals for yourself.

If you do a lot of writing and self-reflection, you will realize that your addiction didn’t just happen. There were things in your life that lead you to drugs. These things can be different for different people. Maybe you were surrounded by negative people. Possibly, you are in a job or relationship that is not right for you. Or, maybe you had big dreams and goals earlier in life and you compromised and went in a different direction. Use the opportunity of getting clean to get back on track. Think about changes that must happen so that you can avoid going back to drugs. Move towards a successful future that is aligned with your dreams.

Inspirational quotes can help.

When you are working to achieve great things, great quotes can help you to stay motivated. Also, remember your past successes. Think about how you felt when you have had success in the past. You may even want to create your own motivational quotes so that you may read them to yourself. By building on each day’s success, you will become more self-confident. As you come to have a greater belief in your own abilities, you will move beyond your comfort zone. You will grow and your belief will grow as well. Eventually, you will develop the habit of growing your self-belief on a daily basis. Be sure to read great quotes each and every day.

Don’t let the talk in your mind discourage you.

You may have noticed a chattering voice in your head. When you are addicted, this voice can work against you. It may try to convince you that you can go back to drugs just one more time. It may tell you that you deserve to relax and get high. Or, it may say that you have suffered enough and deserve some relief from the pain. Do not let this mental voice cause you harm in the real world. When your inner voice promotes self-doubt, you must not obsess over it. It is just a chattering voice in your head. You do not have to let the negative self-talk bring you down. You can learn to do as other successful people do and develop the confidence in yourself to let negative thoughts and feelings just pass by without acting on them. By doing this, you are developing the habit of ongoing self-confidence and belief in your ability to reach your goals.

What about when quitting drugs is too hard?

Unfortunately, there is one form of addiction that is especially hard to get past. This is opioid addiction. The problem is that when you quit opioids, you get severely physically sick. While the sickness is usually not harmful, it is so unpleasant that few people can make it through without some help. And, the cravings are very intense. While these cravings are a part of the talk that you hear in your mind, they can be so powerful that any amount of confidence and positive belief may not get you past them. It is OK to ask for help. In fact, asking for help is one of the best ways to find great success in life.

Success with MAT.

MAT is medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. MAT is the gold standard of treatment. It works very well. The most effective and safest MAT med is Suboxone. While you may have a friend or relative who tells you that relying on a drug to get clean is a sign of weakness, nothing could be further from the truth. Suboxone treatment saves lives and it can give you a chance to develop the skills to stay clean. By putting aside the sickness and cravings, you have a chance to work on your life. Through therapy and time, you will be able to create a new life for yourself. When you are ready, you will be able to gradually reduce your medication and even stop taking it when you are ready. MAT is a positive force in the world for good that saves lives from opioid addiction. It can give you the confidence to move forward and make positive changes.

Relationships are important.

While you may have had a friend or family member who has sabotaged your recovery from addiction in the past, you must develop new friendships with people who support your recovery. You do not need people who push for you to have self-limiting beliefs and self-doubt. It is much better to be surrounded by people who will be there for you and support you, whether you succeed or fail in the short-term. You need people who understand you and support your long-term success.

Go forward towards your goal.

When you are going forward towards achieving your important goals in life, there is one tip that is of the utmost importance. Never give up on yourself. No matter what happens, you must get back up and get back on track. You will learn and you will develop self-confidence and mental strength as you learn and move towards greater success.