This pandemic has caused a variety of recovery meetings to move online or phone. There are also options for those who support people in recovery.

Attend Online Meetings

Stay In Touch

Your support group, friends, family, etc. are only a text or phone call away. You’ll feel better after reaching out. 

Set Boundaries

You are not responsible for your loved one’s recovery. You are only responsible for yours. You didn’t cause it, you can’t control it and you can’t cure it. You can help them find support meetings or outpatient/inpatient programs throughout this pandemic if they want the help. Detach with love.

Meditation

Remember to breathe and try to stay in today, one day at a time. 

Meditation apps (there may be subscription fees):

You can also find meditations on Youtube and Spotify!

Communicate

Develop a plan for what to do if you or your loved one are getting on each other’s nerves. It can be as simple as going into another room. Or if your loved one is expressing themselves about a problem ask if they want feedback from you, just advice or a shoulder to lean on. Sometimes what we think is helpful looks different to someone else.

Feel It, Don’t Feed It

Don’t continue to dwell on a feeling, but don’t smash the feelings down, either. Let it pass through you, then come back to the problem later when you are calm. Doing so can give you the bit of detachment you seek.

Practice Self-Care

Self-care is essential, not selfish. Self-care looks different for everyone. It can be as simple as taking a nap or a hot shower. Whatever fills your spirit is good enough. 

Therapy

Many therapists and OP programs are creating ways to set up phone sessions. Talk to your therapist or call a program and ask if they can still set up phone sessions.

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