Everywhere you turn, stress is all around, and you don’t have to look any further than the ensuing global pandemic to see how stressful everyday life is. Being mindful of stress is important because it wreaks havoc on our minds… Read More ›
Tag: Healthy Coping Mechanisms
Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before Dating While in Recovery
Choosing if you’re at the right place in life to date and potentially share the intimate details of your inner world with another person in a relationship is a big undertaking, but especially so for someone new to recovery. Depending… Read More ›
4 Tips for Relapse Prevention During a Pandemic
Recovery from substance use disorders can be challenging at any point in time, let alone during a global pandemic. Telephone appointments or support groups may not be appealing, lacking the immediacy of in-person connection, which can be so important in… Read More ›
Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Anger in Recovery
We all struggle with anger and in recovery, many of our angry feelings can come to the surface. Here are some healthy coping mechanisms for difficult feelings. It’s completely normal to feel anger and rage sometimes. In fact, when we… Read More ›