Learn the Differences Between Grief and Depression
Often the term ‘depression’ is thrown around in conversation every day but many people do not know this term has many meanings. Some people are very loose about how they use the term and, when it comes to actual grief, there are clinical terms to use that categorize them as major illnesses, depending on the situation. Bereavement or grief is [...]
How Do I Set Boundaries in Recovery?
Sobriety does not come with a nice handbook on how to do it well. People with addiction struggle because it is an individual challenge that requires hard work and dedication. They are not used to setting boundaries, especially when those boundaries involve behaviors that have been reinforced for years. Learning how to set boundaries in recovery is a life skill [...]
The Little Known Benefits of Visiting a Hairdresser
Looking for a hairdresser can be a challenge, but there are other benefits people don’t think about when contemplating a visit to the salon. Perhaps a friend recommended it might be helpful to you in recovery to make you feel better. Maybe you were drawn to a sense of self-care that comes from going somewhere that makes you feel like [...]
What is Kindling and Why is it Dangerous?
Kindling is a condition that is not talked about as much as other issues people face in recovery. During treatment, many people suffer withdrawal symptoms like headaches and nausea, among other symptoms. Oftentimes, people try multiple times to get sober before it sticks. When people make multiple attempts at recovery, withdrawal symptoms may get worse each time. This is the [...]
Is Cynicism Dangerous in Sobriety?
A little bit of cynicism can be a good thing. It can keep you on the straight and narrow path, one where you are able to see things as they are, not as they should be. The challenge occurs when people become overly cynical about everything and find it hard to trust anyone else. The truth is we all need [...]
These 4 Pillars of Wellness May Help You Feel Better
The best way to get healthy is to focus on overall wellness. It can be difficult to try and focus on doing everything all at once, so breaking it down into 4 main pillars can be helpful. With a better focus on these areas, a person can get a handle on how to tackle just a few things within each [...]
What’s the Difference Between Benzodiazepines and Barbiturates?
Knowing the difference between benzodiazepines and barbiturates is important in understanding how it affects the body and mind, while also understanding how to seek treatment for misuse. Learn more about how these prescription drugs can affect you and how to get help if dependence or addiction happen. Barbiturates A barbiturate is a central nervous system depressant (CNS) used for anything [...]
Why Farming May Offer Healing in Recovery
Farming is not something people think about as being healing. The truth is, gardening, harvesting, and working the land is an ancient practice that can be very rewarding and teach people lots about how to handle seasons of waiting, seasons of loss, and even seasons of working towards a long-range goal. Learn more about farming and how it may help [...]
How Do I Handle Anxiety Without Relapsing?
People who are sober struggle with anxiety all the time, even if they do not use alcohol to cope. For those who are sober after addiction to alcohol, there are some key things to keep in mind to support a long-lasting recovery while coping with the effects of anxiety. How to Cope The struggle between how to cope with daily [...]
There Are Myriad Benefits to Sharing Your Story: Here’s Just a Few
Storytelling has been around a long time. It is a way people can connect with one another, by learning from one another’s stories, including the trials and tribulations of being human. The storytelling movement is one way people share their genuine, authentic selves, which can have a great impact on people who are struggling with addiction and recovery. Find out [...]