Understanding Self-Deception and Denial
Every addict has major obstacles to overcome when they first get help for their substance abuse problems. Each person in recovery has different levels of self-deception and denial that may hold them back from making progress if they don’t get rid of these habits. Denial is one of the strongest defense mechanisms that addicts have […]
Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression dependent on changing seasons, that occurs in the fall and winter. The Washington Post suggests that 10 million people in the U.S. struggle with SAD. People with the condition may find that the colder temperatures and shorter days seem to zap their energy or lower […]
Narcissistic Personality Disorder And Anorexia
Narcissism is commonly associated with a variety of other disorders, including mood disorders like depression and anxiety, substance abuse, and eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia. A person who is extremely preoccupied with their looks, body, and image will often exhibit many signs of narcissistic personality disorder as well. Because recovering from an eating disorder […]
Personality Types That Are A Higher Risk For Eating Disorders
There are indeed specific fears, family patterns, communication styles, thinking patterns, and emotions that are associated with a higher risk of developing eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia. In the following post, we explore some of these personality types and backgrounds, as well as other factors that have been known to occur with eating disorders. […]
How to Reconcile With Loved Ones Hurt by Your Addiction
The addicted individual is not only hurting him or herself. When the obsession and compulsion to use takes over, addiction victims may lie to, steal from, neglect, or even abuse the people around them. Relationships shatter, and that is why making amends and trying to restore these relationships is an important part of the recovery […]
Empowering Your Children To Avoid Drug Abuse and Addiction
As a parent, teacher, or guardian, you care about your the health and safety of the children in your care. An important part of this is educating them to make intelligent choices, so they can care for themselves well throughout their lives. Almost all youth will encounter some opportunity to “experiment” with alcohol and drugs, […]
Stories of Recovery at the Reel Recovery Film Festival
By crafting a deeply sensory experience that draws you in, movies can be a very impactful way of telling a memorable story. It is a medium often suited for telling stories of addiction and recovery that humanize, warn, and inspire other people in their journeys to self-love and sobriety. One organization and event is working […]
Treating Both Alcoholism and Domestic Violence
Although most people who drink start because it seems to make their lives better or more fun, for many, alcohol can do the exact opposite. By making people’s actions more impulsive, excessive use of alcohol can sometimes be a contributing factor in risky and harmful behavior. One of the tragic examples of this is domestic […]