People who have gone through addiction treatment know that living sober requires many lifestyle changes across all areas of their lives. Unfortunately, lifestyle adjustments are not a sprint but a marathon. Positive change comes one step at a time; it requires patience, perseverance, and positivity. Though it can be challenging, making positive change one stepRead More
Feelings of loneliness can have a significant impact on your mental health. Feeling lonely can increase isolation and intensify mental health struggles. Learning to understand and work through your loneliness is an integral part of improving your mental health as a whole. If you have been feeling lonely, know that you are not alone. HereRead More
Talking to people can be nerve-racking. Often, we only consider giving large public speeches when we think about being nervous while talking. For many people, however, simply talking to new people can cause anxiety and fear. We want to be accepted and liked. We want to come across as knowledgeable and educated. These nerves canRead More
Treatment centers are able to operate during the pandemic, provided that they follow guidelines to keep both guests and staff members safe. Guidelines can vary from state to state and even from facility to facility. The Guest House wants to assure you that we are taking all precautions necessary to provide services safely for youRead More
Trauma can leave us confused about knowing what we need or want in our lives. When we recover from trauma, we might have difficulty understanding how to be happy or recognize what makes us happy. Trauma has a powerful impact on our brain chemistry. We might have trouble feeling positive emotions. Feelings and emotions areRead More
If you have a history of trauma or mental health issues related to trauma, you may have experienced a crisis at some point in your life. You may have been taken to a hospital during a breakdown or those around you might have strongly encouraged treatment. If you have experienced a crisis, we hope thatRead More
Recovery is about striving for your goals while also being open to the changes going on around you. When you’re working toward your recovery goals, it’s a good idea to stay connected with the world. You don’t want to have your head down all of the time because you might miss some important toolsRead More
As you start to see the progression of someone’s trauma, you may also realize that they can be challenging to deal with at times. This is not necessarily saying the person with trauma is difficult, but the highs and lows of emotions related to traumatic experiences can be difficult to endure. Not knowing what toRead More
The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a young adult book written by Stephen Chobsky. This book is about Charlie, a high school freshman who becomes friends with a group of seniors that show him a good time, but unconsciously help him confront his trauma. The Perks of Being a Wallflower can show young andRead More
The stress we feel in our daily lives takes a toll on our health and can play a major role in our addictive patterns. We use our drugs of choice as a way of coping with our stress and all of the difficult emotions we have a hard time managing. Our stress can manifest asRead More