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The Top 10 Most Hilarious and Relatable Recovery Memes for Anyone with Addiction or Mental Illness

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Getting past an addiction or a mental health disorder is anything but a joke. It’s always complicated, sometimes frustrating, and it usually drains all of our energy by the end of the day. So, if you’re in recovery, most likely you could do with a good laugh right about now! Thankfully, these 10 hilarious and relatable recovery memes can help us find humor where it usually hides.

One: Explaining Recovery

recovery meme 1

Therapy, medication, wild ups and downs, horrible symptoms: these are things that we deal with every day which most people don’t understand. Trying to explain it all to someone who can’t relate is like trying to instantly become a neuroscientist, chemist, psychologist, and philosophy professor all at once. This meme just about sums up the feeling.

Two: Why are you ____?

why you depressed

Yup, swap out the word ‘depressed’ for whichever mental health disorder you’re specifically struggling with and bam! we’ve all had this same exact conversation at some time or another.

What do people even expect you to say when they ask something like?

Why are you addicted to X, Y or Z?
Why are you so Bipolar?
Why are you always so sad/anxious?

Um… because I am! That’s my disorder, duh! Can we talk about something more productive now?

Three: Hard to Swallow Pills

self esteem meme

Addictions and most mental health disorders can really mess with our thoughts and self-esteem. It’s common for our disorders to make us think that we’re unloved, or secretly hated which is exactly why this meme is so relatable. We’ve all freaked out at least once about a relationship we thought was in danger, and then been reassured that it is in fact perfectly fine, and our friend does indeed love us.

Four: Just Cheer Up!

just cheer up

Wow! What a brilliant idea to just cheer up. Let’s just not worry about the fact that depression stems from extremely complicated origins that we don’t yet fully understand including our brain’s levels of neurotransmitters and electrochemical functioning that may also be attributed to a genetic predisposition to the disorder that we have absolutely no control over….

Five: It’s Time!

anxiety its time

I don’t know if the feeling of anxiety has ever been depicted so accurately in one meme! People often ask, ‘what are you so anxious about?’ As if there were a clear definite answer. More often than not, mental illness makes us feel a type of anxiety that’s so nebulous we can’t easily describe the source. It’s just there.

Six: Surprise! I’m Back!

Relapse is the most frustrating thing in the world. We work sooooo hard on getting our symptoms, cravings, and destructive behaviors in check and then one day we get a flare up. It’s going to happen sometimes. That’s just part of the whole deal, but that doesn’t mean we’re not going to still sit there and think “Why!?”

Seven: When You’re Trying to Help, but You Need Help Too

trucks mental breakdown

When you finally find a group of friends that truly understand your recovery journey, it’s great… Up until you guys happen to have breakdowns at the same exact time! Someone who is in crisis can’t exactly bring someone else out of a crisis, it usually just ends up in a bigger crisis.

That’s why, on a more serious note, we encourage all friend groups to be ready to reach for outside help when things get out of control. Even though you guys are practically experts in mental health after all the treatment you’ve been through, we have to recognize our limits. Contact an interventionist if you or one of your friends are in a serious or persistent crisis.

Eight: Only Recovery, No Therapy!

Let’s be honest guys, therapy is hard! It’s not always such a relaxing and lovely experience as it’s portrayed to be. Usually, we end up crying a bunch, recognizing new problems, and feeling wild ups and downs.

Wouldn’t it be great if we could just get to the recovery part and skip the hard work part?

Nine: True Love

This meme is bittersweet but so accurate. If you’re recovering from addiction, mental illness, or an eating disorder then you know too well how fragile relationships can be. Friends, lovers, family members: it doesn’t matter what kind of relationship it is or how strong it’s supposed to be. People who don’t understand the symptoms will often respond by letting you down and disappearing. It’s a sad thing, but it also means the people who stick around are the ones that truly love us.

Ten: Self Care and Positivity!

self care meme

This pic is so hilarious because it really feels like using self-care and positivity is the best weapon we have around to conquer our symptoms of mental illness. If self-care and positivity aren’t cutting it right now though, and you’re thinking about relapse it’s time to get some extra help.

Thank you for checking out our favorite, most relatable recovery memes! If they helped brighten up an otherwise grey day, then that means they did their job.

Remember, if you or someone you love is going through a difficult moment right now we can help. Just reach out to us by clicking the button below and we will try to provide the assistance you need.

Uncharted Space: Elon Musk’s Intervention

Drug Abuse, Intervention Strategies and Success Stories, Mental Health, Nicotine Addiction

This Elon Musk mega-mess is now, finally, too shrill to ignore. With Larry Ellison’s recent intervention of his friend and protégé cut short when Musk reportedly left before help would hold, Ellison is now in a muddle. A muddle millions relate to. If I could, I would encourage Ellison not to give up, not give in, and not take NO as a final answer.

Musk is, as we all know, the self-made richest man on the planet, whose impaired management of X, SpaceX & Tesla over many years now is costing shareholders billions of dollars in losses. While Musk has all the money and maybe even all the drugs one could desire, including the K, the X, the Cocaine, and the LSD, he lacks the peace of mind that comes from emotional and physical stability.

For those coming in cold, The Wall Street Journal’s incredibly well-researched and sourced story began the national conversation over the mix of mind-altering drugs sitting in the middle of the Musk mess. The Journal’s series alleges how ketamine, acid, MDMA, cannabis, and stimulants are at the core of Musk’s dysregulation at the center of the fire burning up Tesla, X, and SpaceX.

Long before the current headlines over well-researched articles in The Journal appeared, the private life of Elon Musk intersected with the public workplace of his life. For those in the public eye, headlines are often an action-triggering event. A video released by SpaceX in 2017 shows Musk during a mic-in-hand presentation, nosediving into baby babble, rambling, and slurring his words.

There have been no reassurances from the boards to calm investor fear. The opposite has occurred in fact as two directors departed after failing to see their impaired leader concerns taken seriously.

As the interventionist corporations, movie studios, and intimates call to keep suffering humans out of the headlines, what’s clear to me is that Elon has an absence of those who can leverage the current crisis to intervene. Yet what connects Musk with so many who struggle right in front of us, is that the need for an intervention showed itself long ago, only to be met by little or no action.

In the US each year more than 350 million struggle with substance use, mental health needs, and eating disorders. Most will never receive meaningful help, burning up in an inferno of their own making.

When the fellow on fire is also one of the planet’s richest, intervening is a tall order. The dual relationships Musk has with vendors NASA and the US Department of Defense alone make for high-intensity but also highly viable intervention leverage.

“People close to Musk, who is now 52, said his drug use is ongoing, especially his consumption of ketamine,” The Journal reports. The behavior is not sustainable. I know as I have managed more than 1,300 interventions since beginning this work nearly 20 years ago.

I’ve never met Elon and nobody in his circle has asked me to intervene. As the nation’s leading interventionist, I started getting Elon inquiries by the press a few years ago. I emailed Elon once to let him know he’s welcome to ring me. It bounced, undeliverable.

I was intrinsically linked to stimulants, alcohol, ketamine, and nicotine and my circle of support didn’t take NO for an answer. Thank goodness or I’m sure I would be dead. A video of me did exist, before the age of YouTube, that was damning and sped up the intervention that saved my life.

An invitational intervention, the evidence-based method I have practiced for nearly two decades, is collaborative and coercive by nature. In invitational intervention, we circle up the voices that matter—representatives from the job, board, family, lawyers, vendors, insurance reps, friends, doctors, bankers, and the like, to leverage organ driving at the moment with a less than optimal operating system. We harness the various relationships because together we do what we cannot apart. We interrupt chaos and introduce the notion of a time-out for mental health care, support, and yes, treatment. The more leverage points we have, the better.

Considering Elon’s understood structure, his world features opportunities from every category—the ideal prospect. The more opportunities, the more strength in the arena. I empathize with the circles surrounding Musk in this curious time. Who will be brave enough to circle up and intervene? Who will be remembered as a helper instead of a partner in his demise?

Musk is undoubtedly a visionary creator and entrepreneur. A hundred years from now his name will likely follow Edison, Tesla, and Ford when listing industrial geniuses. Whether it ends with how he died at a young age, tragically, due to mental health and addiction issues remains to be seen. An intervention is not an indictment. Rather, it is a constructive shot over the bow, aimed at addressing concerns and supporting an individual’s path to transformation and change. Somebody step up and rally the troops. Please! This man is dying in plain sight.

Money, fame, genius, power—none change the psychology and emotions people go through when trying to help a loved one. Elon Musk is just like all of us in this way: We live and breathe and die in plain sight, as those around us take NO and decide that is the final answer. My hope is Larry Ellison reboots his intervention effort and helps his friend say YES to help before the final word is spoken.

Interventionist having a meeting with support circle in a living room

How to Hire an Interventionist?

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Discovering that a loved one is entangled in the shackles of substance abuse can be a heart-wrenching reality to face. It’s an uphill battle, fraught with emotional turmoil, uncertainty, and the dire need for professional guidance. As someone invested in the welfare of a cherished one, taking the first step towards pulling them back from the abyss of addiction is fundamental.

This guide will walk you through the steps on how to hire an interventionist, a crucial ally in your loved one’s journey toward recovery. With Intervention.com by your side, you’re not alone in this. Let’s embark on this path together.

What is the Role of an Interventionist?

An interventionist serves as a beacon of light, guiding individuals through the often tumultuous path of addressing alcohol or drug addiction. Their role is to provide professional guidance and a structured approach toward confronting the individual struggling with addiction, while nurturing a safe and constructive environment. The significance of their expertise cannot be overstated as they are adept at addressing the challenging emotional dynamics that addiction entails.

Building a Support Circle

A crucial part of the intervention process is assembling a support circle comprising family, friends, and loved ones. Your interventionist is instrumental in this phase, helping identify and mobilize a network of individuals who care deeply and are committed to the cause. This circle provides moral support and reinforces the message of change, forming a united front against the harrowing clutches of addiction.

Educating the Intervention Team

Your interventionist will orchestrate pre-intervention meetings to educate the support circle on the intervention process, what to expect, and how to navigate potential roadblocks. Addressing concerns, fears, and misconceptions head-on, they equip you with the necessary tools and understanding to approach the intervention with confidence and a clear roadmap.

Facilitating The Intervention

Your interventionist, acting as a neutral mediator, facilitates a respectful dialogue between the individual and the support circle on the day of the intervention. Their expertise ensures the conversation remains focused, respectful, and constructive, keeping the ultimate goal of acceptance and treatment within sight.

Post-Intervention Guidance

The intervention is only the first step on the long road to recovery. Post-intervention, your trusted interventionist continues to offer invaluable support and guidance for both the individual and the family. They help map out the subsequent steps, whether it’s detox, therapy, or other recovery plans, ensuring you are well-equipped to traverse the path to sobriety.

When to Consider Hiring an Interventionist?

You’ve probably noticed some unsettling changes in your loved one — a shift in their behavior, secretive actions, or perhaps a decline in their health and well-being due to eating disorders. Recognizing the addiction signs and behaviors is the first step.

Yet, it’s not always crystal clear. Sometimes, families try to stage their interventions, believing that sheer love and willpower can pull their dear ones out of the abyss. Sadly, many face challenges: emotionally charged confrontations, denial, or even worsening the addicted individual’s behavior. It’s heartbreaking and often counterproductive.

That is where the expertise of an interventionist becomes invaluable. Waiting for a “rock bottom” moment can be too late. Being proactive, with the aid of a professional, might just be the catalyst for turning things around.

What are the Steps to Hiring an Interventionist?

The journey towards staging an intervention starts long before the day itself, and it commences with acknowledging the severe need for professional guidance. Here’s how to navigate through this process:

Recognize the Need

You might have been noticing some alarming signs but brushing them off, hoping things would improve. Discerning the difference between casual substance use and a burgeoning addiction is essential. If you’re losing sleep over a loved one’s destructive behavior, it’s a clear sign that professional help is necessary. Accepting the gravity of the situation is your first stride toward a solution.

Research and Shortlist Professionals

Your next step is delving into some research. A great starting point is consulting reputable professional organizations in the intervention field. Look for interventionists with the proper credentials and ample experience. Remember, not all interventionists are created equal; picking a certified and seasoned professional could make a significant difference in the effectiveness of the intervention.

Interview Potential Interventionists

Once you have a shortlist, it’s time to get on the phone or meet in person. Ask about their experience, methodology, and success rate. It’s also crucial to gauge how comfortable you feel with them. Are their values aligned with yours? Do they exhibit empathy, understanding, and a structured approach towards addiction? Your loved one’s future could hinge on making the right choice, so take your time to make an informed decision.

Coordinate and Plan the Intervention

With the proper interventionist by your side, you’ll orchestrate a well-structured and impactful intervention. Your interventionist will prepare you and your family on what to expect, how to communicate effectively, and how to react to possible scenarios. Coordinating the logistics, setting the right tone, and preparing emotionally for the intervention are crucial steps to ensure a successful outcome.

What are the Benefits of Hiring an Interventionist?

Hiring an interventionist offers a multitude of benefits that not only address the addiction but also provide a support system for everyone involved. Here’s what you stand to gain:

Professional Guidance: An interventionist brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, guiding families through a process they might not be familiar with. This ensures the intervention is structured and effective.
Neutral Mediator: Emotions can run high during interventions. A professional serves as an impartial mediator, ensuring conversations remain constructive and centered on recovery.
Educational Insight: Before the intervention, families are educated about addiction, creating a well-informed support circle that understands the dynamics at play.
Higher Success Rate: With their experience, interventionists increase the likelihood of the individual accepting help, compared to self-orchestrated interventions.
Professional Networking: Interventionists have connections with treatment centers and can facilitate a smooth transition into a rehabilitation program, ensuring continuity of care.
Pre- and Post-Intervention Support: Their role isn’t just limited to the intervention. They provide crucial guidance before and map out subsequent steps after the intervention.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do I know if the interventionist is the right fit for our situation?
It’s crucial to have an interventionist who resonates with the family’s values and understands the unique dynamics at play. During the interview process, gauge their approach, experience, and ensure they have a sound plan tailored to your loved one’s needs.

2. How long does the whole process of intervention take?
The length can vary significantly depending on the complexity of the situation and the individual’s readiness to accept help. It might take days or even weeks of preparation, followed by the intervention itself, and the subsequent transition into treatment.

3. What happens if the intervention is unsuccessful?
Not every intervention leads to acceptance of treatment. However, it’s a step toward making the individual aware of the gravity of their situation. Continued support, love, and a follow-up intervention could be the course of action.

4. How do we ensure the confidentiality of the intervention process?
Professional interventionists uphold strict ethical standards. Respecting client confidentiality is paramount. Rest assured, details of the intervention, and any shared personal information remain private and protected.

5. What should be the ideal location for an intervention?
The location should be non-threatening and comfortable for the individual. It could be a home, a neutral family friend’s place, or even a professional setting recommended by the interventionist.

Find an Interventionist Near You

Every step you take towards seeking professional intervention is a stride toward the hope of recovery and a brighter future for your loved one. At Intervention.com, we believe in the power of collective strength and are here to be your pillar of support.

Time is of the essence when confronting addiction. Don’t let another second slip away. Click the button below to connect with our vast network of certified interventionists and get immediate assistance tailored to your situation. Let’s embark on this journey to healing together!

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