As humans, we all have needs, some of which we can meet ourselves and some of which we cannot meet without the help and assistance of others. At times, we may try our very hardest to convince ourselves that we… Read More ›
Tag: Recover
The Importance of Prioritizing Your Recovery
There are many reasons why people may hesitate to participate in addiction or mental health treatment. Some people may believe that they have it in them to cease their substance use or navigate their emotional concerns on their own. Others… Read More ›
Incorporating Movement in Recovery
Movement of some kind can be important to overall health for most people. When you are in recovery from addiction, you could find movement to be a useful coping skill. You could also find movement in recovery as an avenue… Read More ›
Managing Triggers on Bad Days in Recovery
When you are in recovery from addiction, it is vital that you have an understanding of your triggers. Learning how to cope with triggers can feel challenging on a good day, let alone a difficult one. Ultimately, one goal for… Read More ›
You Are Never Stuck
There are moments in recovery from substance use and mental illness where you may feel stuck in the progress you are making. Perhaps it seems as if your recovery has regressed, like you have hit a wall, or you have… Read More ›
Finding Motivation to Recover
Finding the motivation to recover when you are tired of healing can be difficult. Although it would be nice if the motivation was always present, this is not usually the case. To continue choosing recovery, remind yourself why you started… Read More ›
How to Cultivate Playfulness in Your Life
Cultivating a sense of playfulness in your life may feel challenging, especially if you have spent most of your life stuck in patterns of perfectionism, control seeking, and feeling anxious in your relationship to uncertainty. Perhaps it feels irresponsible to… Read More ›
Don’t Focus On How You Will Recover
Trying to figure out how you are going to recover from anxiety, depression, substance use, or post-traumatic stress disorder can feel overwhelming; it can also prevent you from beginning to heal. However, realizing that there are trained professionals to support… Read More ›