Can Rules Help Create Structure for People with Food Addiction?
A single rule typically exists for people in addiction treatment: stop. For people who struggle with addiction, it is one of the hardest things to do, if not the hardest, because all a person wants to do is gamble, drink, use drugs, or do anything else that is related to their addiction. To have certain rules and boundaries can help [...]
HBO’s Documentary “Warning: This Drug May Kill You
The United States is currently facing a deadly opioid crisis where people are prescribed painkillers to recover from surgery. 91 people a day are dying from opioid addiction which is more than car accidents and homicides. HBO’s short documentary “Warning: This Drug May Kill You” is about different families who were affected by drug addiction and just how dark addiction [...]
Will I Ever Be Able to Loosen Up in Recovery?
Having a positive attitude about sobriety can shift so many things in recovery. Perhaps a person will see things differently and not focus on the burden of it, but realize there is healing and comfort in the journey, as well. Learning to loosen up is not something that happens overnight. It takes time to warm up to the idea and [...]
Confronting a Family Member Who Steals From You
When someone is an addict, their mind is on drinking or drugs and they will do whatever it takes to get their hands on it---even if it means stealing from someone they love. Their difference of right and wrong is not there anymore because they feel that they cannot function without abusive substances. When a relative steals money from you [...]
What Are Some Tips to Live More Authentically in Sobriety?
Everyone wears mask at some point or another. Whether it is to work, with loved ones, or in front of an audience of people, everyone wears a mask because nobody can be all things to all people all the time. However, living an authentic life is learning to live with less apologies for being unique, and bringing those gifts to [...]
Learning to Say No to a Loved One
It can be hard to say no to someone you love when you have had a habit of always saying yes. A lot of addicts will go to their loved ones and constantly ask requests for things like money, their car, to get bailed out of jail, etc. Saying no may seem like the worst thing you can say to [...]
What is the Role of Denial in Sex Addiction?
For people with sex addiction, it can be such a challenge to face up to the fact it is even happening. Perhaps it follows an arrest, being caught by a spouse, or making excuses for sexual behavior online, sex addiction can be difficult to overcome without first admitting the need for help, then seeking out help from family and friends. [...]
How to Move on From a Toxic Relationship
It can be hard to imagine your life without that person in it, even if it was a toxic relationship. You know who you are with that person but you do not know who you are without them. If you have been in a toxic relationship, you took the brave step in breaking away and now it is time to [...]
Does Relapse Happen to People with Exercise Addiction?
Stress can have a negative effect on recovery in the short and long term. It means different things to different people, which means stress may motivate some people where it may draw others’ energy down. Stress is the brain responding to any demand on the body. Sometimes stress is good but can be detrimental long term to overall physical and [...]
The Importance of Doing What You Love
We always feel compelled to pick the jobs that will make us the most money whether it is to become a doctor, lawyer, politician, CEO, etc. It is one thing if you are passionate about those careers and will be happy. Finding a job that will make you happy will motivate you to work harder and enjoy your life more. [...]