How to Deal with Aggression and Anger in Recovery
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 life like negative emotions that linger behind the scenes. Emotions can make situations more difficult […]
Why Change Doesn’t Happen Overnight and How to Embrace the Journey
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 make a good choice, with positive consequences. Even then, you may ask yourself how long […]
If Your Mind Won’t Rest at Bedtime, Try These Tips to Quiet Yourself for Sleep
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 can help, but other factors usually play a key role in how a person sleeps. […]
Find Your Confidence (Without Becoming Over-Confident) in Recovery
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 sometimes too much confidence can come across as arrogance. While you find your confidence again, […]
What is a Drug Dream?
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 in recovery may experience these vivid drug-related dreams that feel so real, they wake up […]
Why Resilience is Important in Recovery
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 do people develop resilience in the face of adversity. The key lies in understanding how […]
How Do I Repair Broken Relationships Due to Alcoholism?
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 a good relationship with themselves. Alcohol helps us escape our own minds but it is […]
What is Holistic Health in Recovery?
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 leads to increased risk of relapse. If you want to frame holistic health, it means […]
How Do I Find More Rest in Recovery?
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 to know how to lean into rest in spaces that feel heavy, dark, or laborious. […]
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 […]