Addiction and Letting Go of the Past
For people who have been involved in serious substance abuse for many years, there can be a lot of bad memories and negative events in the past that still seems to affect them now. It can be common for people to hold onto negativity and focus too much on bad memories instead of letting go […]
What to Expect in Therapy Sessions
There are many different components that make up a treatment program for addiction recovery but one of the most important is individual counseling and therapy. A lot of your time in addiction rehab will be spent in therapy where you will work through issues from your past and present by talking with a professional about […]
5 Communications Skills for Recovery
One of the biggest obstacles to recovery is communication as many addicts lack critical skills in connecting and working through issues with other people. Learning how to communicate more effectively is a major point that addicts must focus on individual and group therapy in order to experience progress. Communicating with other people directly may be […]
Answering Delusions
Addiction and destructive behaviors are often rooted in thinking. Anxieties, feelings of shame, or a sense of out of control-ness are often the root causes for which addictive behavior is a powerful symptom. Addiction can also be sustained by overly positive understandings or justifications for your behavior, that keep you from recognizing your problem or […]
Staying Sober When Life Gets Overwhelming
Sobriety would be easy if you always felt satisfied, content, and in control of life all the time. Unfortunately, that’s not reality. A human being living in the world is going to inevitably face times when they feel like they are facing more than they can handle. The experience of recovery can often feel like […]
Letting Go Of Control Issues And Anorexia
Eating disorder experts have been investigating possible connections between perfectionism, control, and anorexia for years and have finally confirmed their suspicions that the disorder is linked with those traits. A recent international study conducted on over 300 women in both the U.S. and Europe found that there was a correlation between the severity of their […]
6 Things To Tell Yourself When You Get Alcohol Cravings
Even alcoholics who have been in recovery for decades occasionally experience a craving for a drink. Part of admitting you’re an alcoholic and going into recovery is knowing that you’ll never be able to drink, even in moderation, and that you’ll need to be prepared to deal with cravings rather than give into them. Recovery […]
What to Do When Anxiety Strikes
It is easy to feel overpowered and overwhelmed by stressful things in life. There are a lot of things going on in the world around us that can cause suffering, and feel uninvited and beyond our direct control. This means that feelings of anxiety are a regular part of being human. However, these feelings are […]
Moving Beyond Co-Dependent Relationships
Being in a relationship with other people always involves some give-and-take, some times of making sacrifices, and times of taking care of each other. This willingness to help somebody else and care about their needs is an essential part of any healthy relationship. However, this positive trait can become harmful if one person takes it […]
5 Ways for Recovering Addicts to Feel Strong
Going through addiction recovery is a very vulnerable place to be and people often find it hard to feel grounded and strong throughout the experience. In the initial stages of recovery it can be especially difficult to find strength as there can be so many ups and downs. The idea of being completely sober at […]