Recognizing The Warning Signs Of An Eating Disorder Relapse
During any kind of recovery journey there will be good days and bad days. Recovery takes a lot of hard work, commitment, and time. This is why it’s so important to be aware of the possibility of a relapse, and to know what the warning signs are. Relapses are very common and can be opportunities […]
Psychotherapy And Addiction: How Does It Work?
Therapy is a vital part of many kinds of treatments. The type of therapy you undergo depends on the disorder or condition being treated, as well as a variety of unique factors. For the treatment of a substance abuse problem, therapy is often included in a treatment plan because of its effectiveness and ability to […]
Can Childhood Trauma Lead To Addiction In Adulthood?
There are numerous theories about the origins of addiction. Is it caused by drugs themselves? Or does stress or some type of trauma experienced during childhood have something to do with it? One theory says that childhood trauma does have a big role when it comes to predicting the odds that an adult will develop […]
Dealing With The Notion Of Perfection In Recovery
Perfection is a big issue in recovery that will keep popping up again and again. It is well known that perfectionism is rampant among people in recovery and that experiencing setbacks can cause paralyzing fear for many. That same fear can even prevent someone from beginning recovery in the first place. Those who are in […]
5 Ways to Expand Your Social Support Network
One of the most important things you can do to support a strong recovery is reach other to others. At those moments when handling things all by yourself gets overwhelming, getting support and help from others can be one of the most important ways to sustain a commitment to sobriety. Many addicts live lives of […]
New Study Finds Genetic Link To Anorexia
Now that eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia are better understood, we can begin to formulate better strategies for treating them. Eating disorders are quite similar to addictions to drugs, alcohol, or others in that it is an illness that impairs both the body and mind. In the past, anorexia and bulimia were viewed as […]
Singer Alanis Morissette Talks About Eating Disorder Recovery
The Canadian singer songwriter best known for penning angsty 1990’s hits about breakups, revenge fantasies, and other life issues recently opened up about her early struggles with eating disorders and emotional struggles. 20 years after her song “You Oughta Know” was at the top of the charts, Morissette says she has found healthier ways to […]
Alternatives to Self-Medicating PTSD
The scars from a painful past can often feel overwhelming, even in the present. You may tell yourself that you have survived, that things are better now, but you still feel tension, anxiety, and depression thinking about it. You might wonder why you can’t simply “get over it,” and live a normal life, but so […]
Meeting the Challenges of Rural Recovery in a North Dakota Rehab
Addiction does not discriminate. People can come from every walk of life, every place on earth, and struggle with craving something even when it harms them. Popular stereotypes of drug addiction may lead people to view it as primarily an issue for big cities, but the truth is that rural areas struggle with it as […]
The Link Between Abuse And Eating Disorders
Understanding The Link Statistics show that there is an undeniable link between those who suffer from eating disorders and a history of experiencing abuse. As many as 30% of individuals who have some form of an eating disorder have also been the victim of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. The trauma of experiencing things such […]