Negative thinking can have a major impact on your overall well-being. Harmful thought processes can contribute to stress, depression, and anxiety. They can also impact recovery. It is easy to get caught up in repetitive thought processes but hard to be aware of those thinking patterns. Understanding that there is help for you is keyRead More
Self-harm is an extremely complex issue that can have lasting effects. Understanding the long-term impact of self-harm can go a long way in helping people heal their physical and emotional wounds. Self-Harm: A Complex Condition According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), self-harm “refers to when a person hurts their ownRead More
Mindfulness is already ingrained in you. Every person can practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is available at any time, at your disposal. With the seasons changing, you may be experiencing a burst of energy and an improved mood. This may come as a relief. However, there are ways to enhance this budding sense of well-being. Practicing mindfulnessRead More
Trauma can happen to anyone at any time and place across their lifespan. Whether your trauma is associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) or occurred in adulthood, trauma does not discriminate. Everyone will and has experienced trauma, from car accidents to the loss of a loved one. However, as the National Cancer Institute (NCI) notes,Read 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
As you know, a relapse is never out of the question, no matter how long you have been in recovery. This is why a relapse prevention plan is an important tool to have in your recovery toolbox. It can be easy to get into the mindset that everything is fine and you’re going to stayRead More
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 7 in 10 and 2 in 3 U.S. adults are recovering or in recovery from substance use and mental health challenges, respectively. However, relapse can be a major barrier to building and living a fulfilling life in recovery. As the U.S. Department of VeteransRead More
In today’s day and age, most people are very connected to their phones and social media. If this describes you, you may wonder where the line is between regular consumption and an actual social media addiction. A digital detox can help you rediscover life’s joys away from your phone and rebuild your relationship with yourself.Read More
It can be hard to accept help when all you have done thus far is be the helper. It’s even harder when you are in recovery and you do not know who to turn to. Maybe you feel like you are a burden or you have put people through enough heartache. Whatever your reason, thisRead More
An unknown source said, “Anxiety is one little tree in your forest. Step back and look at the whole forest.” Anxiety can consume you to the very core of yourself. It can narrow your perspective and cause you to see only a tiny slice of what’s really there. What’s more, anxiety can prevent you fromRead More