If you are like many people, you are facing more stress than you would like to have in your everyday life. Your job might be stressful, or you could be having issues with your family, education, finances, a health problem, or a combination of other things. But no matter what kinds of problems you are facing, you have a choice in how you react to them. By learning some stress management techniques from a mental health therapist, you will be able to focus on a brighter and happier future where stress does not affect you as strongly.
At Crestview Recovery, we cannot take your stress away, but we can show you how to properly manage and handle it, so it does not get in the way of living your life. At our mental health treatment and addiction center, we can help you with a variety of treatment methods, including stress management techniques, to help you handle your stress and live a healthier, happier life. If you or someone you care about would like to learn more about how to manage stress, contact our Crestview Recovery team today by filling out our online form or calling 866.262.0531 today.
Stress Management
Whether you already know some stress management techniques or are interested in learning some for the first time, Crestview Recovery is here to help. We can provide you with treatment for stress, and any behaviors that might have developed from trying to cope with it, such as addiction issues. Those are often linked because self-medicating from stress is a common thing for a lot of people. If that is an issue for you, you will be able to get help from us while you also learn good techniques to manage your stress more easily, such as addiction therapy services. Life can be difficult at times, but by managing things the right way, you can move through those times more easily.
Stress Management Techniques
Although each person handles stress differently, there are some stress management techniques that are effective for most people. Some of these stress management techniques include:
- Stay in touch – Whenever you feel stressed, it’s vital to reach out for support from friends and family. When you contact loved ones, it will help to ease some of your stress.
- Manage your sleep habits – One of the best ways to alleviate stress is a good night’s sleep. Read a book, listen to calming music, or meditate before going to bed to ensure a healthy sleep session.
- Identify stressors – Once you know what makes you stressed, you can create ways to lessen or eliminate them. Many people find that keeping a journal of the times they were stressed helped them identify what is creating their stress.
- Get active – Physical activity is a fantastic way to get rid of stress, and you don’t even need to have a gym membership. Taking a walk in the woods or just around the block is a great way to release stress for free.
Programs at Crestview Recovery
The right program for stress management techniques is the one that teaches you quality tips and good coping skills you can rely on. We can do that for you, and make sure you are getting the help you really deserve. Then you will have ways to handle life better, which reduces the chances that you will end up using unhealthy coping techniques. Some of the options we have for managing stress at our drug and alcohol rehab center include:
- Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
- Outpatient drug rehab center
- Aftercare
- Extended care addiction treatment
- Trauma therapy
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Individual therapy
Whether you are dealing with stress from something that is currently in your life or something that happened in the past, we have options that can help you. There is no reason to allow stress to get control over your life when you can use stress management techniques to be calmer and more relaxed about any issues that may occur. The right techniques go a long way toward a healthier and happier future for you and your mental health.
Find Relief with Stress Management at Crestview Recovery
You don’t have to settle for a life of stress and all the other problems it can cause when you can live a life of recovery instead. You can conquer your stress issues and addiction concerns, and get back to enjoying life again when you come to the right facility to get help. Contact Crestview Recovery in Portland, Oregon, by completing our online contact form or calling 866.262.0531 today, and we will help you focus on managing your stress in ways that work for your specific life situation. You do not have to give stress any more power over your life. Let us help you get on the road to a life of lower stress and healthy ways to cope today.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
