When we are experiencing difficulty with a mental health concern or an addiction, we might be letting our everyday lives get out of control. Our self-care and hygiene might be less important to us. We might be developing unhealthy habits: eating fast food, sleeping all day, obsessing with our phones, or not cleaning up our […]
Category Archives: Recovery
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When we are going through rough patches in life, we may feel ashamed to ask for help. We might think that we need to get through tough times completely on our own. We might feel weak when we reach out for support and never get the help that we need. We want to appear independent […]
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Consistency is one of the most important aspects of recovery. When we are creating new and healthy habits to change our lifestyles, we need to be consistent. When we lack consistency, we are not able to form new habits. We are confusing ourselves and we are setting ourselves up for failure. When we remain consistent, […]
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The traditional form of group therapy is one or more psychologists getting together with a group of people about a similar issue in person. Currently, sessions are being done online, due to the trouble of meeting groups of people in person during the ongoing pandemic. Virtual group therapy allows you to partake in a therapy […]
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Willingness is when you are willing to do something out of choice and not because someone forced you. This is an important quality to have when you are in recovery. By being willing to get yourself into recovery, you would prefer to embrace this change instead of fighting it. Why People Lack Willingness in Recovery […]
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When you are struggling with addiction and mental illness, you might be stuck in your head. You may have a difficult time getting out of your own thinking. You may feel overwhelmed by your own thoughts or distressed by what you are feeling. While you’re in recovery, you may need to learn to get out […]
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Nov
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Volunteer work can benefit both the person accepting help and the one offering help. When you volunteer, you can find purpose in giving your time and talent to others. Finding purpose in recovery can help you maintain your sobriety and mental wellness. You can find purpose by helping others and building connections within your community. […]
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Nov
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When it comes to addiction recovery, it isn’t always easy to know what kind of treatment is right for you. More options are popping up every day, from specialized programs that target the needs of niche groups to those tailored toward specific addictions, but the underlying principles are often the same despite these differences. One […]
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When you are starting out in recovery from addiction, you may need to learn some new healthy habits that can curb your addiction. When you are learning new ways to approach life, you might benefit from having a structure to build your new routine; you need time to learn new habits. While in treatment, you […]
