There are other ways and means of preventing relapses and/or recurrences. Their effectiveness is dependent on the intensity, skill and duration for which you use these strategies.

• Avoid alcohol, beer, smack, ganja and other illicit substances. This includes party drugs like rave, speed, ecstasy etc.
• Maintain a regular sleep cycle. This means sleep at a reasonably fixed time, wake up at a reasonably fixed time, sleep for at least 7-8 hours.
• Have a trusting and sensitive friend with whom you can share your innermost worries and concerns. A spiritual leader/guru can be just as helpful. If neither of these are suitable, then meet a counsellor/psychotherapist at least once a month to discuss your life, thoughts and feelings.
• Eat light, work light.