Living “One Day at a Time” Can Be a Way to Move on From a Painful Past
One common cliché, but powerful concept, repeated among people in recovery is the need to go through life “one day at a time.” The human brain, particularly one facing many challenges or struggling with anxiousness can often be fixated on regret about the past or worry about the future. Taking things one day at a […]
Dealing with Obsession in Recovery
Coming off an addiction can sometimes feel overwhelming and filled with many challenges. All aspects of your life and health have adapted and centered around your use of a particular substance, so going without that substance can be a huge adjustment for your physical health, social networks, and emotional processing. Yet the biggest challenge is […]
Eating Healthy After Eating Disorder Recovery
A big part of recovering from an eating disorder is re-learning how to have a healthy, balanced diet. This is also one of the most challenging aspects of recovery for many recovering from anorexia, bulimia, or other general eating disorders. The time it takes to resume a relatively normal eating habit depends on the individual, […]
Supporting a Loved One with an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are a serious illness that impacts millions of people. If someone you love is caught up in this pattern of self-hatred and self-destruction, it can be very difficult and scary. The good news is that recovery is possible, and family and close friends can play an extremely important role in guiding and supporting […]
How Jealousy Can Lead To Alcoholism, and 5 Healthier Ways To Cope
A new study done by researchers at the University of Houston has found a link between people who place a lot of value of the quality of their romantic relationships, and who often experience feelings of jealousy and low self esteem to being at a higher risk for alcoholism. The study took a close look […]
How to Socialize After Getting Sober
When an addict is in the midst of their disease, most of their interactions, social gatherings, and fun hangouts take place while they are under the influence. They might use their drug use as a way to feel more comfortable and relaxed around people or to try to enhance their enjoyment of a party or […]
Restoring Your Health In Recovery with Physical Exercise
Getting “clean” is only the first step in the recovery process. Developing the strength to go for days, months, and years in sobriety means paying ongoing attention to all aspects of healing. One important facet of this long-term holistic healing process is restoring physical health. Substance abuse can devastate health, and extended use can harm […]
Feeding Your Creativity as Part of Recovery
Addiction is a condition that overtakes all aspects of your life. Altering your brain chemistry in such a dramatic way affects the way you perceive and react to everything around you. Likewise, the recovery process is multifaceted, looking at all aspects of what it means to have a thriving life. Engaging in a creative activity […]
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep in Spite of Anxiety
When your brain feels constantly spinning like a hamster in a wheel it can be hard to feel relaxed enough to go to sleep. This is especially true if your mind is dwelling on worries, feelings of inadequacy, or visions of your life going wrong. Insomnia and waking up during the night is both a […]
Staying Connected to Recovery When Traveling
Taking a vacation is something that many people look forward to. It’s a time to get away from it all. relax, and restore your mind and body from the daily stress of work, family, and just life in general. While most people look forward to a vacation with feelings of excitement, those of us who […]