The only thing you have to change is everything is a commonly hear witticism in recovery. Whether for a mental health disorder or a substance use disorder, going into recovery means… Read More ›
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The only thing you have to change is everything is a commonly hear witticism in recovery. Whether for a mental health disorder or a substance use disorder, going into recovery means… Read More ›
There is a myth in alcoholism called the “high functioning alcoholic”. Compared to the “low bottom” alcoholic, the high functioning alcoholic seems to have their life together, even including their alcoholism.… Read More ›
At once, in early recovery, the world feels like your oyster, yet possibly the most intimidating oyster you’ve ever come across. Early recovery is a temporary phase during which your sense… Read More ›
Trauma lives in the entire being. When you start to feel triggered in your trauma, your mind is one of the least affected places you experience it. From head to toe,… Read More ›
Camaraderie at the bar or in the club is a peculiar breed of social networking. Under the influence of drugs and alcohol, inhibitions are down, pleasure chemicals are flowing and everyone is a new best friend. Plans are made,… Read More ›
The term “codependent” is often used loosely and misinformed. Understanding what codependency isn’t can shed greater light to what codependency really is. Codependency Doesn’t Mean You’re Too Nice And Giving In a way,… Read More ›
We don’t want to push our loved ones away when we offer them help for finding treatment. Here are loving and supportive ways to let them know help is available. You… Read More ›
Most residential inpatient programs do not allow their clients to have their cell phones or computers with them. There may be limited hours in the day in which they can access… Read More ›
Love and compassion are our best answers for responding to a loved one when they are experiencing an episode of their mental illness. Here are some other suggestions. Ask them… Read More ›
We live in an immensely voyeuristic and exhibitionist world thanks to social media. At first, with a simple post using words of how we were doing, we could create small statements to describe… Read More ›