For many years meditation has been recommended as a quick way to reduce stress and enhance inner peace. Learning to practice meditation can help your recovery journey at any place and at any time. How does meditation affect your mental health, and are there any special requirements to perfect the modality? The Core of MeditationRead More
It can feel overwhelming when you first seek out treatment for substance abuse. While it is natural to worry about the outcomes of your decision, telling your friends or family that you’re going to treatment is no easy task. Many individuals feel stressed about their decision to seek help. Despite the anxiety, having a strong,Read More
Relationships thrive when you set boundaries. Healthy relationships are built on mutual respect include limits. However, the idea of telling your friends or family you have limitations can seem scary. Learning to set boundaries and let others know what is acceptable and unacceptable helps you maintain your mental well-being. Why? When you set limits, youRead More
Balancing between school, work, and personal obligations can exhaust anyone. Trying to figure out how to manage your workload and stay mentally and physically healthy is a challenge. If you are pursuing academic goals, you want to keep up your grades and meet your school’s academic standards. However, managing your mental health needs at theRead More
Are you worried about your body? Do you have concerns about your weight, body shape, or hair color? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans worry about their body’s shape and size every day. While being interested in your appearance and concerned with healthy eating is normal, this interest can become a preoccupation ifRead More
Some situations during recovery will require you to ask for help. You are never alone in recovery unless you choose to be. Even then, you have people cheering you on. You have the right to ask for help and put your mental health first. Situations such as feeling stressed, overly tired, hopeless, and helpless areRead More
As a parent, you will naturally worry about your children. It’s common to think about when your children will leave home and embrace adulthood. You may even worry about whether they will be okay on their own. During childhood, the dynamic of your relationship with your children is strictly parent-child. However, when your child becomesRead More
If you have completed treatment and are wondering about the next step in your recovery journey, you might consider a sober living environment. Sober living environments can be fantastic options for individuals who have just finished treatment or for someone who wants a transition between treatment and their former life. But how do you knowRead More
For many of us who have survived traumatic events, feelings of shame can be challenging to overcome. Feelings of shame can make it difficult to heal. Often, past trauma that has not been resolved can cause us to have strong, adverse reactions to events occurring now. We may even react angrily or violently. However, someRead More
Feeling needed or important at work can make you feel good. However, staying late, taking on extra assignments, or working during your vacation can increase your stress levels or lead to burnout. Take a moment and ask yourself how you feel emotionally and physically. If you feel like you have lost control of your lifeRead More