Self-compassion involves understanding and accepting oneself whenever you feel inadequate, as a failure, or suffering, rather than dismissing the pain and indulging yourself in self-criticism. Whenever you are undergoing recovery from substance abuse, self-compassion is very important. This is because shame and emotional pain are some of the driving factors of addiction, so when recovering, …
If you’d like to create positive change in your own life, then it can be helpful to consider what you need to improve about yourself. For one thing, when you change your mindset, you can boost your positivity. Similarly, when you change your perspective about your future, you can have more hope. Here are a …
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One of the first things that you’ll notice when you seek addiction treatment is how helpful people in recovery tend to be. You might notice people helping to set up chairs for a group meeting, or you could have someone offer to help you stay distracted during a craving. Being around a group of supportive …
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The 12 Steps to recovery were initially created by Alcoholics Anonymous as guidelines to overcome an addiction to alcohol, but they have since been adopted by other recovery programs to overcome practically any addictive behavior. You’ve probably heard about the 12 Steps even if you have no experience with drug and alcohol recovery programs, but …
Being in recovery is like getting a second chance at life again. You’re able to finally enjoy the excitement that comes from waking up with a healthy body and mind that makes it possible to embrace the day. You might’ve even found some new hobbies and made amazing friends in your sober living home. While …
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Many people understand relapse as being the physical return to alcohol or substance use. In reality, however, relapse is a multi-stage process that entails a gradual change in habits, behaviors, emotions, and attitudes. Understanding the progression of common relapse symptoms can help those in recovery take action well-before physical relapse actually occurs. Throughout the first …
Recovery is an individual’s process of fighting addiction and coming back to a state of health that allows them to live life well. It is done to prevent relapse and is made up of many factors, such as supportive family members, friends, and partners. Recovery is not a one-person task. It takes the support of …
Some people like to call it “balancing nutrition in recovery as an addict.” Others prefer to call it “eating for maintenance.” Whatever you want to call it, it is important that you take into account the proper ratios of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats in your diet post-recovery. If you do not, it is quite …
The term codependency comes up often in the context of addiction. The term was coined by Dr. Gillies, who noted that drug addicts often had spouses who were highly dependent on them (the addict), unwilling or unable to function without attention or care from the addict. In this article, we will discuss what codependency is, …
There are a lot of people using alcohol and other drugs as a way to cope with larger issues facing their lives. For many, it’s legally obtained through prescription medication. But for numerous others, alcohol and other harmful drugs are used. When people attempt to quit alcohol, relapses are usually caused by the following issues: …
