Tag Archives: Coping Skills

Learn to Manage Necessary Stressors in Your Life

Learn to Manage Necessary Stressors in Your Life

Stepping away from stress to focus on recovery indicates dedication and maturity in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). Some stresses, however, are unavoidable–financial troubles, small relationship spats, and other emotional strains happen every day. You are strong, confident, and capable of overcoming any challenges to your mental health. When confronted with unexpected stress, draw […]

Trauma and Substance Abuse: How Does Trauma Influence the Risk for Addiction?

Trauma and Substance Abuse: How Does Trauma Influence the Risk for Addiction?|Trauma and Substance Abuse: How Does Trauma Influence the Risk for Addiction?

Having concerns and questions about mental health disorders and their connection to addiction is valid. There is a link between trauma and substance abuse. Trauma impacts a person’s ability to cope with stress and suffering. Unbearable and unmanaged stress may lead to addiction as a person seeks to numb themselves and withstand the trauma. Their […]

How Do I Know I Am Ruining My Progress in Therapy?

Therapy is a great way to let out those emotions that have been stopping you from being your best. However, you may also notice how those problems do not seem to be going away because of specific acts you are engaging in without even realizing it. By being aware of the reasons why your progress […]

Preventing and Coping with Workplace Suicide

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said that the U.S. suicide rates are the highest since World War II. In the workplace, it is said in a Forbes article that 270 U.S. employees killed themselves at work in 2013. It is important that the workplace, as well as employees, are aware of the signs […]

5 Ways to Cope with Boredom in Addiction Recovery

5 Ways to Cope with Boredom in Addiction Recovery

It’s not good to bored too much early on when recovering from addiction. Boredom is an opportunity for negative thinking to start creeping back in. It’s also an opportunity to slip back into old habits, whether it’s getting in touch with people who might be a negative influence on your recovery or actually drinking or […]