Choosing The Right Therapist
Making the decision to get help for a drug or alcohol addiction is one of the most important ones you’ll make in your life. It’s not easy to admit that you have a problem and to take proactive steps toward getting help, but it is certainly one of the best things you can do for […]
How to Build a Social Support Network
Life is full of challenges, but the good news is that you don’t have to go through it alone. While your story and experiences are unique to you, there are many ways other people have faced similar challenges, and can offer you empathy, encouragement, and advice as you seek to surmount the challenges of […]
Late Bloomers In Recovery – It’s Never Too Late
One of the best things about recovery is that it’s never too late to give up addiction or alcoholism for a chance at a better life. Even a person who has spent decades lost to substance abuse can get a second chance at life through recovery. Third, and even fourth chances are not uncommon either. […]
The Importance of Open-Mindedness in Recovery
It can take time for an addict to be fully prepared mentally and physically for what they experience in recovery. Adjusting to a new sober lifestyle requires some dramatic changes not only in their actions but also in the way that they think. Each person in recovery must remain open-minded and receptive throughout their experience […]
Getting Your Brain Back After Substance Abuse
The human brain often seems very fragile, particularly wearing the scars of recurring abuse. Many people in the early stages of recovery say they feel like their living in a fog, as their brains don’t seem to be running as quickly or efficiently as they would like. Long term drug or heavy alcohol use can […]
Getting Out of a Spiritual Slump
An important part of recovery, especially in twelve step programs is finding your higher power in order to develop some kind of spiritual life. Spirituality can keep people motivated and connected to the process of change as it gives them something greater to believe in. Many people in recovery find their own path to spirituality […]
Do Alternative Treatments For Addiction Work?
Nowadays alternative treatments are being taken much more seriously than they have in the past. As people start to realize the value in some of these treatments when it comes to addiction, they begin to incorporate them into their recovery. Many of these alternative treatments are now being offered in rehab centers and by therapists. […]
How To Tell A Partner About Your Eating Disorder
One of the least talked about difficulties that come with having an eating disorder is having to tell a spouse or partner about it. When you’re in a close relationship with someone who you’re spending the majority of your time with, living with, or otherwise sharing many aspects of your life with, it will become […]
Dealing With Anger And Alcoholism
It’s not uncommon for many alcoholics to find that they have also had issues with anger. For many, their urge to drink is directly linked to how much anger they’re feeling. They may turn to alcohol to cope with their anger because they discover that it is the only thing that calms them. A drink […]
New Year’s Resolutions To Make When You’re In Recovery
New Year’s is a time for new beginnings and putting the past behind us to start out on a better journey. Many people take advantage of the symbolic fresh start of the holiday to make resolutions for improving themselves or some other aspect of their lives. Part of doing so includes taking stock of the […]