Addiction brings out people’s emotions, especially negative ones, that are challenging to deal with. Anger is a huge part of people’s lives in addiction as well as recovery. Recovery from addiction can override being able to deal with things in …
It is hard to make good decisions to change how life is moving. One minute it seems to be moving one way, the next, an entirely different direction. When you make the crucial step of seeking treatment for addiction, you …
Not being able to sleep, or insomnia can be really challenging for people in recovery. Unfortunately, many will wrestle with it because the brain and body are trying to adjust to not having drugs in the system. Having a routine …
Having confidence is a great quality, but it takes a beating with addictive behaviors. In recovery, therapists and support groups will talk about finding confidence again when it seems your self-esteem has taken a back seat to substance use, but …
Drug dreams are not uncommon for people in recovery. Like regular dreams, they are a manifestation of the mind as it works to get rid of the toxic substances built up in the pathways of the brain and body. People …
Resiliency has the power to get people past some of the more challenging aspects of life. Whether it be healing from trauma, negotiating a deal, raising a family, or coping with addiction recovery, resilience is important. The question is how …
Our relationship with ourselves and the world around us matter, but not when addiction is at the center. Many people who have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol recognize this challenge. People who have an unhealthy relationship to substances don’t have …
Long term recovery rates vary depending on how people manage sobriety and lots of other factors like finances, personal lives, and relationships. Anyone can be susceptible to relapse. Real world challenges are not always addressed in recovery programs so it …
Finding peace every day of recovery can feel like a daunting task. Now you are on the other side of addiction, it feels like you should be more at peace than you are in this moment. It can feel hard …
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 …
