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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]