Social media is pervasive at this day in age: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and other evolving platforms constantly fill up hours of the day until we’ve scrolled through other people’s lives so extensively that we’ve lost track of our own responsibilities. Of course, we all have different reasons for why we utilize social media. Some of […]
Category Archives: Sober Living
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Anyone who pursues addiction recovery must find some time to explore themselves: their hobbies, their interests, their attitudes and values towards certain things, etc. Mental health issues and addiction can take away all of these aspects of a person, forcing them to spend all their time and effort on the drive for using again or […]
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If you were to ask any two people about their lived experiences, you would probably hear two very different stories. This is because we’ve all gone through different situations throughout our lives, and these situations have impacted us in different ways. In addition to that, we have different personalities, mindsets, goals, upbringings, health conditions, educational […]
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One of the most common myths about recovery is that treatment is a “quick fix” or something that can be done over a few weeks or even a month and will “cure” a person’s mental health or addiction. While there may be some rare success stories that are fast, the reality is that recovery doesn’t […]
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Before a person tends to seek out mental health or addiction recovery, they’re lost in this endless cycle of denial, cynicism, and habits that only seem to bring them down further. Alcohol and drugs have become a part of their norm and with this, it’s become easier to neglect serious aspects of mental and physical […]
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When we talk about treatment for mental health and addiction recovery, sober living homes often enter the conversation a bit later. Nevertheless, they’re an incredibly important aspect of recovery that each person should consider for themselves. Sober living homes are defined as facilities used by those recovering from substance abuse that serve as a transitional […]
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Recovery is filled with so many ups and downs, and it’s truly a learning process for everyone involved. For many people, role models are considered an excellent way to strive towards their goals in recovery. By finding someone you can look up to, there’s a lot more space for inspiration and motivation in achieving one’s […]
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When men are bored in recovery, interesting things can happen. Things that are good, and things that are not so good, but it is always better to veer towards the good. Getting outside is a great way to blow off some steam, expend energy, and just be in nature. If that’s not your thing, then […]
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Any time friends, colleagues, or people in your friend group put pressure on you to do something, that is called peer pressure. Most of it is considered negative, high-risk behavior that might cause harm to yourself or others. This may include reckless driving, smoking, drinking, or using drugs. Teenagers are most prone to peer pressure, […]
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Ghosting can be a painful, excruciating experience for people who are cut off from someone they are connected to. It may be a friend, colleague, dating partner, or a long-time friend. Sometimes, even family can ghost someone after a while, with no contact or reason why. The reasons people just ‘disappear’ varies, but it can […]
