Many individuals who have gone through addiction will vouch for the fact that the disease thrives off of loneliness. To not allow the disease to feed off your feelings, it is critical to know how to cope with loneliness while in recovery. Of course, everyone feels lonely from time to time, but this can pose […]
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Recovery from alcoholism can be tough and requires a lot of effort into attending therapy, taking medication, going to meetings, and more. Some people feel like replacing alcohol with marijuana is a rational approach to addiction recovery since they feel like marijuana is harmless. The truth is that replacing one addiction with another through marijuana […]
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There are a variety of ways to go about recovering from addiction. It is essential to understand that what may work for someone else may not be the best path for you. What is important is finding a treatment path that addresses your needs and concerns in recovery. One such path to consider is the […]
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Addiction treatments occur in many different formats. If one treatment method does not work, there are plenty more to choose from to fit your needs. By looking into the following treatment options, you will have a successful recovery the way others have. Detoxification Comes First When you stop using drugs, it can lead to uncomfortable […]
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When you are recovering from addiction, you will most likely learn how to set healthy boundaries to facilitate a life of happy, healthy, sober fun. However, setting boundaries is not always as easy as it seems, especially when those you love continually cross them. Learning how to set boundaries and enforce them will help your […]
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People tend to think depression means someone who is always crying and looks upset for the whole world to see. The truth is that depression comes in varying degrees, and you might not be able to see it in someone, such as if someone were to post endless selfies on Instagram to hide their depression. […]
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In the age of selfies, photo-sharing apps, and new technologies, everyone seems to engage with social media in some way. You can find people of various ages, genders, backgrounds, and more using multiple social media apps. While this is harmless when used in healthy ways, using social media for too long and for the wrong […]
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When it comes to alcoholism, many individuals often picture what they see portrayed in movies and mainstream media. This portrayal typically involves an older man stumbling home with no connections to his family, unable to hold down a job, and consistently spending money on booze. However, individuals struggling with alcoholism often do not fit into […]
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Normally when someone is struggling with addiction, they also have an underlying mental illness. They may not even be aware they have it until a therapist diagnoses them. Mental illness and substance abuse tend to go hand-in-hand because you may be abusing drugs to calm down your mental illness symptoms, or you have a mental […]
Intrusive thoughts occur in the majority of human beings, but for some, they can be more persistent and troubling. Persistent intrusive thoughts can be especially prevalent if you are currently recovering from addiction. Knowing how to manage these thoughts can help your healing journey and keep you on the path to recovery. Next time you […]