The negative thoughts that start with “I can’t” force you into giving your power away. However, when you take your power back and change the narrative to “I can,” you give yourself more authority to do everything you want to. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can...
Fear is a very powerful emotion that leads to other emotions. One such emotion is anger. When your anger is expressed in unhealthy ways, it can lead to behaviors that you regret. Learning to live a life without fear offers many positive benefits. One of...
Healing from substance abuse involves many facets. One of those facets is addressing your eating habits. You should create a framework for your healing by learning to eat healthily and regularly, including snacks. Eating consistently will contribute to your overall health and recovery. It's best...
Life lessons are learned best through trial and error. Addiction recovery is a process, not an instant path to perfection. Each day offers a new beginning and a chance to build on what you learned the day before. While you may strive to prevent a...
For individuals in early recovery, staying sober can be a challenging task at any time of the year. However, the holiday season can bring about additional stressors and pressures that can make staying sober seem even more daunting. For some, this may be the first...
There is a stigma that men asking for help portrays them as weak. Truthfully, the bravery of asking for support during times of difficulty shows great strength. Particularly in a world that judges and condemns men for any perceived signs of weakness, it can require...
Once you have completed the initial hard work of recovery, being sober can be exhilarating. When leaving recovery, you may be tempted to jump back into the excitement of life and doing everything you wish immediately. This point of recovery is a great accomplishment, however...
Whether by choice or by necessity, recovery can often leave you alone during the holidays. This can make an already very difficult time of the year that much more difficult emotionally. Facing the holidays in early recovery is challenging enough. How do you navigate recovery...
Trauma is common among individuals who have struggled with substance use disorder (SUD). Society often stigmatizes trauma as a female-based problem that men do not have to deal with. These stigmas are far from true, as men are just as likely to experience trauma as...
Holistic treatment methods can be beneficial when implemented with other therapeutic forms in your recovery process. When in outpatient treatment or a sober living home, these skills can assist you in transitioning out of treatment. Holistic treatment approaches focus on viewing the individual as a whole....