Reflecting on our family’s influence can be challenging, painful, and rewarding. This process allows us to see how parental patterns have impacted our behavior, beliefs, and attitudes. However, each generation carries the opportunity to heal, improve, or end the patterns of the previous one, which is an incredible gift. Consider the masculine or male role […]
Category Archives: Mental Health
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Sharing our past, and our personal story is perhaps the most essential part of how we connect and bond with others. For those of us who have mental health issues or have struggled with addiction, navigating how and what to share can be challenging. What if we share too little, and seem secretive? […]
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Caffeine is commonly associated with anxiety, even in people that are not diagnosed with major or minor anxiety disorders. Caffeine is not a replacement for real sleep and is in no way a replacement for rest, as it does not rejuvenate the mind and body. Using it as a way to increase energy for the […]
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Whatever we are healing from issues with mental health or struggles with substance abuse, the process requires tremendous commitment, vigilance, determination, and courage. Health and recovery are more than full-time jobs and ask so much of our spirit, mind, and body. While this complete focus on health and wellness is necessary, it puts other […]
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Living with undiagnosed and untreated mental health issues, or experiencing severe substance abuse without any support, can cause severe internal and external confusion. Our bodies and minds can confuse chaos with the feeling of being alive. We confuse drama and intensity for real adventure and excitement. We suffer swings of serious depression or ecstasy […]
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The struggle with mental health and addiction can leave our lives in chaos and uncertainty. In addition to our own experience and feelings of sadness and depression, this struggle can profoundly impact our loved ones, families, and friends. Once we commit to recovery, it can be challenging and painful to reflect on the damage we […]
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May
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While being in nature benefits everyone, it’s essential for people in recovery. Being in nature allows people to unplug and disconnect from their typical environment. Mental health disorders and addiction frequently occur together, and getting back to nature is a helpful addition to any treatment program. People use substances to cope with suffering and underlying […]
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Mothers feel an immense need to protect and help their children. Watching your son or daughter disappear and spiral downwards due to mental health issues and substance abuse is an incredibly painful experience. You may feel overwhelmed by guilt, anger, and complete helplessness. Observed behaviors: Personality: Changes in your child’s personality are one of […]
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May
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Life in recovery is often liberating, joyous, and brings much-needed peace. But in addition to these positive and affirming feelings, many others may come with it. When considering past behavior, actions, and time wasted, there may be self-loathing or humiliation. But these feelings of self-resentment are a trap, and work must be done to alleviate […]
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Many of us have heard that spiritual healing is an integral part of recovery. But getting started can feel so daunting. Do we need another person to guide us? What if we haven’t practiced any “spiritual stuff”‘ before? How do we know if we are doing it the “right” way? How do we even begin […]
