If you’re struggling with trying to calm anxiety, it may feel like others don’t struggle at all. However, anxiety is an extremely common feeling. During treatment, you probably learned how to process your emotions and practice healthy coping skills when anxiety surfaces. However, this isn’t always easy. As a child, you may have been taughtRead More
Among people with anxiety, it’s a common phenomenon to continually watch the same TV shows, podcasts, and movies. Though this is a well-known part of having anxiety, many people don’t know why it occurs. Someone with anxiety might describe it as comforting, familiar, or easy. In this blog, we’ll discuss the psychological reasons behind peopleRead More
Sometimes you hit a point in your life where anxiety overpowers all the positive thoughts and goals you have set for yourself. You know that there is a way out; however, you struggle with what direction to take next. It is common for people to experience anxiety and to feel like there is no wayRead More
After leaving treatment, reducing your stress and anxiety helps improve your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. With various reactions and behaviors, understanding the importance of utilizing multiple strategies is beneficial for those who want to live a healthier lifestyle. After treatment ends, managing your anxiety and stress helps can help you manage your recovery andRead More
The process of getting sober and journeying through recovery yields a lot of amazing and new experiences. We find that our friends and loved ones trust us more. We have more free time for hobbies and activities. We also will still have some type of employment, either the position we had during our active addiction,Read More
Social anxiety and shyness can appear to be somewhat similar. Shy people tend to be uncomfortable in crowds or in opening up to others. People dealing with social anxiety may appear somewhat shy or introverted. They may appear quiet or withdrawn. Whereas shyness may be a personality trait, social anxiety may have been triggered byRead More