Winter is tough for many people, for many reasons. Those in recovery from addiction can feel like it is a difficult season to navigate. ‘Winter blues’ is used to describe a mild form of the seasonal affective disorder that occurs …
It is common for people to have lack of motivation, energy, and joy when darker weather comes and it becomes colder. It can begin to impact daily functioning, influencing their ability to maintain relationships, seek social support, or function in …
Seasonal changes are not just about seasonal affective disorders. It is also about understanding how changes of the season impact mood, behavior, and thought patterns. When people are in recovery and are sober, they may be thinking about how they …
When it comes to being active and busy, our culture does a great job of that. From sun up to sundown, people are busy running, going places, working, and spending their days going every which direction. Some people actually cut …
Money is always important to people, no matter who they are. People need money for all kinds of things; to buy goods and services, to pay bills, to maintain housing and quality of life. Finding a way to budget and …
It is hard to meet people in sobriety. It is difficult to put yourself out there and start new relationships with people, even if they are in the same boat as you with recovery. If you are frustrated and struggling …
Hope is a fickle thing for people with addiction. Recovery is complex and full of ups and downs. The road is never as smooth as people think it is. You may never encounter obstacles, hardships, and heartaches. It is a …
Life has its ups and downs. It is hard to think clearly sometimes about what to do. Often, the top priority is to regain the trust of loved ones. It is important to make amends with family and friends while …
Relationships can bring lots of goodness to a person’s life. They can provide space to be vulnerable, feel safe, and are also effective in healing people in recovery. Healthy relationships are the cornerstone of any recovery. They matter in recovery …
Even though everyone desires happiness, it comes to everyone differently. Recovery is not an easy road by any means. Perceived measures of ‘happiness’ are best left in the past because it is challenging to put that much pressure on an …
