When you are a recovering addict it can be easy to let negative self-talk get you down. You might tell yourself that “you can’t do this” or “you’ll never change.” Unfortunately, negative self-talk never helps anyone achieve his or her goals. Staying positive is an important part of staying healthy and beating your addiction. If […]
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There are heartbreaking moments that can impact the choices we make going forward. After Earl Moore’s father left the family when he was 12 years old, he developed an addiction that would last 15 years. It was not until Earl Moore discovered the art of crafting instruments that he finally recovered. How Earl Moore’s Addiction […]
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Life can be overwhelming, making it harder to make healthy decisions. Oftentimes, mental health issues are hard to manage when you’re under a lot of stress. When life gets a little out of control it’s important to have a distraction to help you practice self-care. This is especially true when there’s nothing you can do […]
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A lot is going on in the world right now. We’re in a pandemic, the holidays are coming, and many people are suffering from seasonal depression as we experience less sunlight during the winter months. It’s a stressful time of year in normal circumstances, and this year seems to be even more stressful due to […]
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Not being happy with your job can lead to feeling depressed. Depression can take a lasting toll on your mental health and lead to a poor job and social performance. While it may be very risky to quit a toxic job during this pandemic without having another job lined up, it is riskier to stay […]
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Addiction recovery is a continuous battle on a long journey. You will have times of great success where you feel like you’re on top of the world and you will also have times of great struggle. While everyone’s journey to recovery is unique, with different valleys and hills to go through, it is important to […]
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The coronavirus pandemic and widespread protests have brought on emotional and behavioral struggles for many, including self-harm. Self-harm is an unhealthy coping habit that can result in death. If you have started experiencing self-harm thoughts, it is important to speak to a therapist immediately and find coping habits that will not result in a fatal […]
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It can be hard to find the right medical treatment for a recovering addict who is also struggling with other mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or schizophrenia. People want medications that will help them function through their day with the least amount of distracting side effects. Often people who struggle with addiction […]
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Suicide is still a very serious problem. When a friend or family member confides in you that they are feeling suicidal, it was probably one of the hardest steps they have had to take to get help. When someone tells you they are suicidal, you need to be sensitive to their feelings and be mindful […]
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There is a lot of anti-crying stigma in American culture, especially when it comes to men. This is partly because crying is seen as “unmanly” and partly because people often don’t know how to handle another person’s exposed feelings. However, crying is often an important part of the emotional process that people go through in […]
