For those who have experienced trauma, it can be hard to predict what might trigger an emotional reaction. Smells, sounds, anniversaries of traumatic events – almost anything has the potential to bring back a painful memory, leaving you overwhelmed with emotion and anxiety. When triggered, you may experience what many people describe as the fight-or-flightRead More
Most of us have heard of “fight or flight.” But those aren’t our body’s only options when responding to a frightening, traumatic, or painful experience. Some of us become emotionally numb or feel disassociated from our surroundings. This “functional freeze” state is associated with our body’s natural “fight flight freeze fawn” instinct when danger isRead More
Legal issues and mental health often go hand-in-hand. Unfortunately, this topic isn’t explored as often as it should be. If you’ve faced legal issues because of struggles with addiction, you may be left with feelings of guilt, shame, or other negative effects. Learning how to navigate these issues is crucial so you can find lastingRead More
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be an extremely debilitating condition, causing you to feel like you have no control over your life and fears. This loss of control is often the result of a dysregulated nervous system. The good news is you can learn to regulate your nervous system for OCD to regain control and liveRead More
Some days you wake up feeling energized and ready to start the day. On other days, it is a struggle to get out of bed and get moving. It is also easy to fall into a rut and not know how to get out of it. Focusing on yourself requires time and energy. Unfortunately, feelingRead More
It’s no secret that negative energy can affect our lives in many ways. From how we think and feel to our beliefs, low vibrational energy can make us feel blocked and set us back. Many clinicians and researchers believe negative energy from trauma can even be stored in our bodies. This has led to moreRead More
You have reached the point in which you are doing the same thing each day. Your life has become boring, and you lack motivation in your recovery. It is easy to get into a pessimistic state of mind and lack the motivation to overcome challenges within your recovery. You may even find yourself entertaining negativeRead More
As you move further into your life in recovery, you may be in a space where you feel “off.” You connected with positive people during treatment, and the novelty has worn off. Daily stress has surfaced, and tasks have emerged. Life has given you many responsibilities, and you are trying to figure out how toRead More
Sometimes people sleep as a way to avoid facing life. Sleep is essential in our lives and health, particularly when navigating recovery and learning to develop healthy habits. Too much sleep, however, can be a way of escaping your feelings or situations in life. Recovery is an exhausting process and can be uncomfortable and challengingRead More
Thinking patterns played a part in your former substance abuse habits and play a role now in your sobriety. Taking a look at why those thought patterns matter and why you should be aware that many of them may still be present in your life can help you in your recovery. Once you examine yourselfRead More