People often quote the phrase, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” The insanity of addiction and alcoholism, however, can be somewhat different. Many of us were fully aware of the consequences of our using. Whether it’s the harms we would cause ourselves and others, the chaos and unmanageability…
Recovery is a time of healing. In our addictions, we cared little for the natural world and rarely had time to sit outside and soak up the benefits of sunshine. Early sobriety is the perfect time to embrace the gifts of the natural world, and it turns out, simply being outdoors in sunlight can provide…
Critical thinking is not necessarily what you think it is. It is not even a radical concept or idea that is new but the truth is recovery tends to involve a lot of emotion and less thinking. If you are in an addiction recovery program, you are dealing with lots of changes, new routines, friends,…
Hives appear as red lumps on the surface of the skin. They vary in size. Sometimes they can be very small, but at other times they can be as big as the size of a saucer. Hives can be itchy, or they can give a burning sensation. In most cases, hives result from allergic reactions…
Making a significant change in your life is always scary, and getting sober is no different. There can be all kinds of roadblocks between you and your recovery, and they may come from directions you don’t expect. Sometimes, your own attitude about your substance use is the main obstacle in your recovery and lasting sobriety.…
Living with ADHD comes with certain allowances you need to make for yourself. You may not be able to accomplish tasks with the same efficiency or speed as others, or you may need medication to retain your focus for a full day of school or work. ADHD can also influence your decision-making processes, and you…
Dissociation is a state of mind that a person can slip into — intentionally and unintentionally — to avoid the grief and despair associated with a traumatic past. This defensive mental process can indicate a dissociative disorder or another mental health condition like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).What Is Dissociation? Dissociation is a mental process that causes…
When you think about your gut health, you might be thinking about what’s going on in your stomach. However, the ‘gut’ actually represents the interactions of the entire digestive system, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, colon, and rectum. The gastrointestinal tract is a thirty-foot-long muscular tube that transports food from your…
There is no doubt that technological advances have changed our lives. Think about some of the significant innovations within the last few decades that have transformed Western society. Cellphones and video chat allow us to quickly relay messages and keep in touch with family and friends that may live in another state or country. The…
For those living with obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD, a constant compulsion causes them to repeat the same behaviors and activities. This is a debilitating disorder that can severely impact your quality of life. If you have an obsessive-compulsive disorder, you need an effective OCD treatment program that gives you the tools you need to cope…