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
Building Your Confidence During Recovery As you finished treatment for your substance use disorder and entered recovery, you began a journey that can be amazing and, at times, scary. You worked incredibly hard to overcome your addiction and understand your mental health issues. You learned coping skills, developed tools to face challenges and established boundariesRead More
Living a life in recovery can be amazing. Congratulations on making a huge decision and seeking help for your addiction. You worked hard and faced your challenges. You took the time to learn about your mental health issues and what makes you who you are. Your time in treatment is yours, and you can foreverRead More
Often when we go to the doctor, the first option for pain relief is medication. If you are recovering from addiction, however, this is probably not the best option for you. Even if pain medication was not your substance of choice, it could still be considered risky. You will want to weigh all of yourRead More
Proper nutrition and hydration are crucial in recovery because they help restore physical and mental health and improve the chance of recovery. Individuals who suffer from substance abuse typically have depleted levels of vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids and fats, which can lead to several mental and physical problems. Some drugs cause extreme withdrawalRead More
Sleep is a huge component of trauma recovery and addiction recovery. If you’re struggling to get enough restful sleep, your recovery is taking a toll. On the other hand, your trauma and addiction may be impacting your sleep, causing problems. This leads to an endless negative cycle. Part of your recovery is listening toRead More
Not many people are experts at relying on vulnerability to help build a reservoir of resilience. It’s extremely difficult to let your guard down and accept that you can succeed through vulnerability. Resilience isn’t just about white-knuckling it through a difficult situation with a plastered on smile so that you can come out theRead More
There is so much rudeness in the world today. Many of us grew up with the saying, “treat others the way you want to be treated.” However, not many people take note of this saying and act upon it. From strangers cutting you off on the road to a person hiding behind their keyboard, thoseRead More
Yoga has excellent benefits for everybody with anybody. Every body can benefit from yoga, regardless of shape, size, or experience. Yoga is a practice that you can implement in your recovery to help you thrive. Combined with mindfulness and meditation, yoga has benefits that you didn’t know were there. Continue reading to learn more aboutRead More
You may not have heard of the term “imposter syndrome,” but you’ve most likely felt its grip. Imposter syndrome can be debilitating, holding you back from deserved rewards and promotions. It zaps your energy and leaves you feeling like you aren’t good enough, even though everything else would prove otherwise. Today, we’re going to talkRead More