Recovering from addiction requires numerous changes in your life. Some are easier than others, but all are necessary if you wish to sustain long-term sobriety. One of the hardest things people in recovery experience is letting go of friendships that no longer serve them. For many in recovery, success means prioritizing sobriety over everything else […]
Tag Archives: Friendships
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Sep
Sep
Even among our closest friends, we can sometimes doubt if our sense of belonging is authentic and question our value in the group. These concerns may be a form of imposter syndrome, a mental state in which you cast doubt on your abilities or minimize past achievements. By learning how to combat imposter syndrome, you […]
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May
May
Anxiety can send you to a dark place where you feel alone, overwhelmed, or completely consumed with worry. Sending a text message to a friend with anxiety may not cure anxiety, but it can offer your friend relief or a bit of hope. When you send a non-judgment text message to a friend with anxiety, they […]
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Apr
Apr
Many individuals who have gone through addiction will vouch for the fact that the disease thrives off of loneliness. To not allow the disease to feed off your feelings, it is critical to know how to cope with loneliness while in recovery. Of course, everyone feels lonely from time to time, but this can pose […]
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Oct
Oct
When Broadway star Brandon Leffler discovered dance he found his passion. Unfortunately, the demanding life of theater led him down a spiraling path of alcohol and substance addiction that almost cost him his dream. By going into addiction recovery, Brandon Leffler returned to sweeping people off their feet with his talent, that was now fueled […]
COVID_-19, Mental Health
How Did DJ and Podcast Host Matt Pinfield Recover From Addiction During Quarantine?
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Oct
Oct
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected a lot of people who are struggling with addiction, cutting them off from the support that is so vital to their recovery. DJ, MTV VJ, and podcast host of “In a Lonely Place,” Matt Pinfield was one of countless individuals whose addiction recovery was further complicated by the pandemic. With […]
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Mar
Mar
You may be struggling with addiction and your friends are not helping you shake off these unhealthy habits. They make you feel like all of the poor decisions you have made are no big deal. It is important to understand that a true friend will support your recovery instead of bringing you down the dark […]