Dual Diagnosis Self-Help
In addition to receiving dual diagnosis residential treatment, there are things you can do on your own that will help with the recovery process. Focusing on healthy activities like diet, exercise, and meditation can get your mind and body in a better place and create a healthy structure within your life. Other positive activities such as volunteering or getting involved in the community can be good ways to surround yourself with positive people and find more positive activities to partake in.
Dual Diagnosis Self-Medication Dangers
While there are some healthy ways to help with a dual diagnosis on your own, you should avoid any kind of self-medication. Self-medicating with substances can lead to various negative consequences and won’t help build healthy skills to cope with the stresses of life. Self-medicating will only worsen the symptoms and create dependence on substances to feel like you can function normally.