When trauma occurs, it can cause people to become emotionally detached and disconnected from the outside world. Many psychological effects can come from trauma including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Learning to reconnect can be frightening, but animal therapy can assist a person who is having...
Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes we do not recognize the impact of certain decisions until the consequences are revealed. The outcome is not always what we expect. This can impact our mental or physical health either positively or negatively. Maybe a friend introduced us to drugs...
As standards of masculinity have developed throughout the course of humanity, they have been influenced by different cultures along with centuries of societal norms and biases. The sense of manliness begins at a very young age. For example, parents have to decide whether their little...
Suffering from a mental health condition can be heavy emotionally, especially if left untreated. Complications can make the person suffering live a life controlled by fear. This can often lead to isolation, unhappiness, increased risk for substance use disorder (SUD), and overall decreased enjoyment of...
During treatment, and especially when transitioning back to life outside of treatment, individuals working to establish their sobriety will need to engage in sober hobbies. As we know, a hobby is an activity or interest that individuals participate in for relaxation or pleasure. Before recovery,...
Sometimes in recovery, it may not seem like you have a lot to be grateful for. However, sitting down and counting your blessings may surprise you and change your attitude to one of gratitude. There is increasing research about the power that living a life...
When you are faced with something unpleasant, human nature makes you inclined to fight or run. However, there is a third option for responding to something that is unpleasant but not an immediate threat: acceptance. When cravings from addiction hit, they can be easier to...
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...
If you're experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Crisis and Suicide Hotline at 988. Stigma dictates that men should never express or share emotions with others unless that emotion shows dominance (i.e. anger). This has led to an unhealthy practice of stifling emotions and isolating...
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...