What Does Healthy Eating Have to Do with Recovery?
Early recovery is about stepping into new habits and finding healthier ways of balancing your life. You don’t need to feel exhausted and out of control with food. When it comes to eating healthy, it is really simple when you get a focused routine. Learning to harness the power of food and exercise helps you […]
How Can I Handle My Stress in Recovery?
Even if you don’t think you have much stress in recovery, you may be thinking about why you don’t feel better than you should. Perhaps you wonder about all the stress in your life and think it is just part of life but you are handling it just fine. The root of stressors can be […]
Yes, You Can Find Time Every Day for Meditation
The biggest challenge of learning a new skill like meditation is learning to fit it into your routine. Most everyone has days when it is hard to shower, let alone set aside time for quiet. The focus of a meditation practice is to find time each day that supports your journey forward. Make a commitment […]
Do I Have to Give Everything Up in Recovery?
The notion ‘everything must change’ in recovery is a misnomer. Not everything changes in recovery. You are probably the one thing that changes most, which leads to other changes. However, that does not mean every single thing you ever knew is gone. It takes time to align your new sobriety with a recovery that will […]
Consider These 4 Steps When Looking into Sober Living
Transitional housing is an option for people who are sober and looking for a space that provides accountability. If you’ve been through detox and inpatient treatment and ready to begin life with some boundaries, supported housing can be a great way to ease that transition. Learn more about how it works and what the steps […]
Know These 5 Relapse Triggers and How to Cope
People who struggle with addiction often wrestle with certain ‘triggers’ which make it more likely they will engage in using substances. These triggers may be understood as points of vulnerability in the war against relapse. Triggers are anything that make a person want to use again, including emotions, feelings, thoughts, places, and even people. Recognizing […]
How do People in Recovery Manage Withdrawal Cravings?
Cravings for alcohol or drugs are common among people who struggle with addiction. They are both physical and psychological. They are intense during the acute withdrawal phase following use but may occur some months or even years down the road. Cravings There are theories about where cravings come from, but people who are addicted will […]
What to Do When Feelings Kick Up Cravings
Emotions can drive people to use drugs or drink. Maybe drinking happens to de-stress or to let off some steam from work, but it may also be used as an analgesic against depression or anxiety. Lots of emotions can become the reason people use substances, which is why those same emotions can trigger the desire […]
What to Expect in Early Recovery from Addiction
Early recovery is about figuring out what the best next steps should be and following an aftercare plan. Compulsive behaviors and mental health issues can keep people from getting the help they need in early recovery. Find out what to expect and how to find healing from addiction and substance abuse. Exhaustion Many people in […]
Helpful Tips for Managing a Budget in Recovery
In recovery, you have to overcome a lot of things that are challenging. One of those is working on finances and budgeting. Spending money is easy but budgeting and tracking what is coming in and going out each month can help lower anxiety and build confidence in recovery. Learn some helpful tips for managing your […]