You go to therapy in hopes of feeling better after your session. The truth is that you may come back home feeling worse than when you first walked […]
Monthly Archives: December 2020
Clinically reviewed by: Gabe Dunn, LCSW
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Change can be challenging for anyone. Starting a new activity or moving to an unfamiliar environment requires a lot of emotional energy. Pushing yourself out of your comfort […]
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Nurse Kristin Waite-Labott would have her co-workers cover for her when she stole fentanyl and morphine from her hospital’s medical supply cabinets. She eventually lost her job and […]
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The word “addict” has been around since the 1500s and comes from the Latin word “addictus,” meaning “assigned, surrendered.” The way we talk about addiction is changing, which […]
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Due to the rise of COVID-19, you probably won’t be able to see friends and family face-to-face for the holidays this year. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t […]
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Even though depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, it is still misunderstood. One of the subtle symptoms of depression is fatigue, which affects more […]
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Having an everyday schedule for yourself is a great tool to keep you focused on your journey to recovery from addiction. Having a daily schedule will give structure […]
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It’s getting closer to the holidays and you may be feeling depressed because you won’t be able to spend this holiday season with your family and friends. If […]
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We already know how important it is for our bodies to have water. The Texas Heart Institute says that blood is about 80% of water, which carries oxygen […]
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This is a stressful time of year during a stressful year. COVID-19 is on the rise and the holidays and seasonal depression are here. As a recovering addict, […]
