Social Anxiety And Addiction
Social anxiety can be described as an irrational fear of social situations that is so persistent that it begins to interfere with a person’s life and well being. Social anxiety commonly involves a fear of being judged, scrutinized, or being embarrassed in front of others. A person who suffers from social anxiety will often also […]
Self-Inventory Without Self-Blame
Addiction is often perpetuated self-deception, in which excuses, denials,and justifications keep you from realizing the full extent to which drugs or alcohol are affecting your behavior and disrupting your life. Yet at the same time, substance abuse is often closely tied with traumatic events, hard things that happened in your past that still cause pain […]
Developing Self Awareness During Recovery
Making the choice to quit drugs or alcohol is only the first part of building a new life of balance and well being. The next phase of recovery involves working on one’s emotional intelligence, which is a key part of a good recovery. Emotional intelligence can be defined as the ability to understand and handle […]
5 Common Fears in Addiction Recovery
It is normal for most people to feel some hesitance and fear when going into early recovery. In fact, people experience fear throughout different stages of their recovery even after being sober for a significant amount of time. People often leave rehab full of worry, wondering what will happen when they are living alone trying […]
Recognizing Anxiety Disorders in Children
Anxiety can sometimes be a normal part of life even when it comes to children growing up Occasional fears like being held by a stranger, being anxious on the first day of school, or being afraid of clowns should not alarm parents. A child can experience fears once in a while but when consistent anxieties […]
Sarah Silverman Movingly Portrays Addiction in I Smile Back
The comedian and actress Sarah Silverman is best known for witty and innovative comedy unafraid to tackle social taboos head-on, saying ironically offensive things with a sweet, soft voice and expression. That fearlessness is still on display with her more serious role in the movie I Smile Back. In this film her character Laney struggles […]
Daniel Radcliffe Opens Up About Past Alcohol Problems
Although Daniel Radcliffe, the star of the Harry Potter series, has led a successful acting career he has also had his fair share of doubts and difficulties. Radcliffe has revealed in interviews that he struggled with alcohol, especially after his role as Harry Potter ended with the final film. The actor said candidly that he […]
The Link between Inflammation and Depression
Levels of inflammation in the body are known to cause numerous health problems and physical illnesses, but recent research indicates that depression can be strongly linked to inflammation as well. According to a study by researchers from Emory University, high inflammation levels are associated with communication problems between two parts of the brain and a […]
EMDR Therapy for PTSD and Addiction
Trauma and addiction are linked for many people. Substance abuse is often a way for people to numb the pain of a hard past and ignore feelings that otherwise feel like too much to deal with. That is why there is so much more to the recovery journey then simply the act of quitting your […]
Dealing With Trauma When You’re In Recovery
The source of trauma can be anything from surviving an accident, military combat, witnessing a violent crime, or experiencing abuse as a child. Trauma can be one of the biggest hurdles to face during recovery, where everyday feels like an emotional roller coaster and memories from the past refuse to leave you. Someone who has […]