Keeping a journal can offer many mental health benefits. If you have never kept a journal, this may be something to consider trying. Everyone is on a unique mental health journey and can benefit from keeping a journal in different ways. Try to keep an open mind and try out new activities that can helpRead More
Loving someone who is experiencing addiction can be an emotional journey. You probably feel worried and scared for them. You may also wish you could take away their struggles and pain. Understanding that there is only so much you can do for your loved one is essential. If you are experiencing your loved one goingRead More
Choosing to enter an inpatient program can be a big decision. You may worry about all of your responsibilities at home, your children, family, or friends. One major question that often gets asked is how will staying in contact happen during treatment. The answer can be different for everyone. Everyone is on a unique pathRead More
Finding confidence in your recovery can be a great feeling. Understanding how capable you are of maintaining your sobriety and moving toward your goals is fantastic. As you enter recovery and sobriety, it may take time to find your confidence. Addiction is powerful, and it probably had a strong grip on your life. In recovery,Read More
Valentine’s Day is often thought of as a day to be spent with your significant other, doing romantic things together. However, if you do not have a significant other, you may be apprehensive about how you will feel on that day. Loneliness is an emotion that can significantly affect mental health. Loneliness can often increaseRead More
Anxiety can often be complex. Everyone experiences anxiety slightly differently and for different reasons. Understanding your specific mental health issues and anxiety will be significant in learning how to work through them. Mental health issues can feel complicated and even overwhelming. You may not fully understand why you are feeling as you are feeling. AsRead More
Recovery can be an amazing time, often filled with immense growth and discovery. It is also a time when making the right choices and being diligent becomes essential. Relapse is a very real and potentially dangerous possibility. Many people experience relapse as a part of their recovery journey. However, remaining diligent can help you workRead More
For some people, creative activities can help them work through mental health struggles or unresolved trauma. Activities such as painting, drawing, writing, or making music can create an emotional outlet for challenging feelings and situations. Boosting your creativity can positively impact many different areas of your life. Here are a few different ways you canRead More
Creative activities can be beneficial for your mental health and your overall well-being. You may be thinking that picking up a paintbrush or writing a fictional short story could not possibly help you improve your mental health issues or work through addiction. However, many people do find that creative activities help the healing process. EveryoneRead More
Do you tend to struggle with taking accountability for your actions? Do you find yourself shifting the blame off of yourself and onto another person or situation? If you do, know that many people struggle with that same issue. Being able to acknowledge that you have shifted the blame in the past is a powerfulRead More