Working through denial is the first step in successfully seeking help and beginning your journey towards recovery. You cannot work through your struggles until you acknowledge what they are. People experience denial for many different reasons. Everyone is on a unique journey, so you will need to look inside yourself to find the root ofRead More
There are many reasons why you may blame others instead of acknowledging your own fault under challenging situations. Sometimes the core of our struggles lies deep down below the surface. Reaching out to a mental health professional can be helpful as you begin your journey of better understanding your own mental health issues. As youRead More
Helping others can have a profoundly positive impact on your mental health. While everyone experiences events and circumstances differently, when someone takes the time to help others, they may notice positive effects in their own life. Here are just a few of the ways you may benefit if you begin to help others more often.Read More
Everything about your life probably changed when you decided to enter treatment, face your challenges, and embark on your journey of sobriety and mental health discovery. How you processed your behaviors and actions, what you did for fun, even your eating habits all chan as you began to better understand your mental health issues andRead More
So, you have completed treatment; now what? What happens after you step outside of the treatment center doors and enter back into society and freedom? Establishing yourself back at home may take some time. Working to find a routine and maintain it is the key to success. Some people naturally fall into specific routines. TheyRead More
Rebuilding relationships is a significant task that many people take on after completing treatment. Addiction is a powerful thing. It can take hold of every single aspect of someone’s life. Relationships tend to be hit hard by addiction. You may have relationships that became strained and broken because of addiction. Those people wanted desperately toRead More
Everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives. Some people work through the stressful moments and continue on with life without experiencing negative effects. For others, stress begins to impact their daily lives and is incredibly challenging to work through. Learning to work through your stress is an important skill to have. Here areRead More
You have undoubtedly heard of positive affirmations. The idea is that if you tell yourself positive things about yourself, it will improve your mental health and your life. Positive affirmations can have a positive impact on mental health. However, it is important to remember that everyone is on a unique path and that it isRead More
The beginning of a new relationship is an exciting time. It is filled with new experiences, learning about each other, and enjoying the company of your significant other. If you are someone who struggles with a mental health disorder, you may also be gearing up to let your new partner know about that part ofRead More
Life may look quite different now that you have finished treatment and are returning to society in recovery. You may change some activities and refrain from others. As you continue on your recovery journey, you will learn to set yourself up for success and still participate in the activities that you enjoy. Learning to liveRead More