Alcoholism and drug addiction are notoriously difficult to treat, and relapse is common. I, myself, have fought a food addiction for a couple of years. But a new weapon has been discovered in the fight: helping others!!!
In research spanning a decade, Maria Pagano at Case Western Reserve University, Ohio US, has found that having a supportive network and helping others can decrease social anxiety and increase chances of staying sober by 50%. Caring for others, therefore, has a special role in recovery. It also makes your self-confidence improve.
"It's a good way to get to know people and a distraction from inner angst that is often a part of the recovery purpose" says Dr Pagano.
It is definitely true. When I was going through some rough periods of depression in my past, it was only when I went to health agencies and got together with other people that I started to improve. Even a simple couple of hours of volunteering can make a huge difference
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