Structure can be protective. It reduces chaos.
But when discipline becomes rigid, punishing, or all-or-nothing, it increases stress. Recovery thrives on steadiness, not severity.
Ask yourself whether this structure is supporting you, or whether you are using it to control discomfort.
If this applies right now, loosen one rigid expectation, replace one “I should” with “What would support me?”, and choose one restorative action instead of a productive one. Sustainability matters more than intensity.