Tips
Explore our helpful tips on addiction recovery, mental wellness, and self-care. Tranquility Woods provides practical advice to support clients and their families on the path to lasting recovery.
Addressing the Fears of Seeking Treatment
How we address common fears about entering residential treatment.
Create a Regular Routine
Routines provide a sense of structure and predictability, which can reduce anxiety. Aim for consistent sleep, meals, and self-care practices. A routine helps you feel more in control and supports overall mental health.
Stay in the Present Moment
Anxiety often comes from worrying about the future. Practicing mindfulness or grounding exercises can help. Try focusing on the details of your surroundings or notice five things you can see, hear, and feel around you to anchor yourself in the present.
Move Your Body
Physical activity releases endorphins, which are natural mood lifters. Whether it’s a short walk, a quick stretch, or a workout, moving your body helps reduce stress and provides a mental reset.
Limit Stimulants Like Caffeine
Caffeine can make anxiety worse by increasing your heart rate and making you feel jittery. Try reducing your intake of coffee, energy drinks, and soda, or switch to herbal teas. It can make a noticeable difference.
Practice Deep Breathing
Deep breathing helps calm the nervous system. Try the “4-7-8” technique: inhale through your nose for 4 counts, hold for 7, and exhale through your mouth for 8. Repeat a few times to feel more grounded and relaxed.
7 Tips on How to Get the Most Out of IOP
Maximize your IOP experience by attending consistently, being honest, setting clear goals, engaging in homework, connecting with group members, practicing skills outside sessions, and asking questions to enhance learning and personal growth.
Relapse Prevention Planning for Opiate Use Disorder
we use personalized mental health support and coping strategies to help prevent relapse.
Treating opiate addiction and mental health together
Tranquility Woods uses an integrated approach to address both opiate addiction and mental health.