5 Powerful Symbols For Addiction Recovery | Lotus - India’s Finest Holistic Luxury Rehab
By
Dr G Om Prakasham
M.B.B.S, MS, MCh, FACS(Singapore)
Chairman, Lotus Wellness
Mental Health Advocate
Consultant Heart Surgeon
Symbols, or visual marks and signs, are essential to daily life. In many cases, they have a strictly functional purpose and mean the same thing to everyone.
However, symbols can also be deeply personal to individuals or people with similar experiences. That’s often the case for men, women, and teens who’ve received help for substance abuse problems. Regardless of the medium used to create it, a symbol can represent your unique rehab journey. This fact helps explain why some symbols for recovery are widely used by people who have overcome addiction.
WHY ARE ADDICTION RECOVERY SYMBOLS MEANINGFUL ?
All people who try to overcome addiction are deeply aware of a universal fact. Namely, recovery from drug or alcohol problems is no easy venture. You can achieve it with the help of caring professionals who understand your needs and situation. But even then, the process requires enormous effort on your part.
Anyone who successfully achieves sobriety has reached a life-changing milestone. The same holds for anyone who maintains their sobriety after rehab ends. It’s natural to want to commemorate your successes on the road to recovery. And it’s just as natural to want to acknowledge your commitment to the ongoing process of staying sober.
Addiction recovery symbols are a powerful way to achieve both of these goals. You can use them to:
Record your victories in your quest to abstain from drugs or alcohol
Remind yourself of what it takes to remain substance-free
You may also use a recovery symbol for other reasons that may or may not be unique.
POPULAR SYMBOLS FOR RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE PROBLEMS
Any sign or mark can symbolize your addiction recovery efforts and successes. However, certain symbols have become more common than others. Some of the most prevalent addiction recovery symbols include:
An equal-sided triangle with a circle inscribed within it
A phoenix
The lotus flower
A semicolon
The Chinese yin-yang emblem
Instead of choosing a sign or a mark, some people use words or slogans as recovery symbols. Examples include “One Day at a Time” and “Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On.”
WHAT DO SPECIFIC SYMBOLS MEAN ?
Each of the most common symbols people use in recovery has its own commonly understood meaning.
TRIANGLE
The sides of the inscribed triangle typically represent:
Strength
Willpower
Hope
The circle inside the triangle symbolizes the support you need to reach your sobriety goals.
PHOENIX
The phoenix has a long history as a sign of renewal and transformation.
LOTUS
The lotus symbolizes the strength to weather the inevitable rough spots in your recovery journey.
YIN AND YANG SIGN
The yin-yang sign serves as a reminder to stay mentally and emotionally balanced.
SEMICOLON
In English punctuation, the semicolon never marks the end of a sentence. Instead, it marks a notable pause between two connected clauses. As a recovery symbol, the semicolon can help remind you that your sobriety journey is ongoing. It can also remind you that addiction doesn’t need to be a stopping point in your life.
WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE SYMBOLS USED BY PEOPLE RECOVERING FROM ADDICTION?
Talk to the supportive staff at Lotus Wellness Rehab .Our caring and compassionate team will be happy to help you find ways to personalize and commemorate your past and future sobriety efforts.
You can also turn to Lotus for help with any phase of your drug or alcohol recovery. Whether you’re just beginning or progressing, we can customise inclusive programs that suit your needs.
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