Cultivating New Joy in Recovery
Laughter, they say, is the best medicine. There is no better way to experience an overwhelming sense of joy than sharing a light-hearted moment amongst the ones closest to you. Throwing a get-together can be [...]
How Can Anosognosia Be a Challenge in Diagnosing a Mental Illness?
When something is strange about how your body is feeling physically, including any behavior changes, our self-awareness can help us seek treatment. When we do not have that awareness, this is called anosognosia. Anosognosia may [...]
What Happens to Your Mind When You Focus On the Negative?
Rumination is when you focus so much on your negative thoughts that it leads to severe episodes of anxiety and depression. People with increased negative rumination tend to experience more negative thoughts and focus on [...]
How Structured Lives Support Sobriety
Everyone has had to learn the lesson that they are not in control at one point in their lives. Feeling the need to control every aspect of your life only leads to anxiety and disappointment. [...]
How to Build Self-Esteem in Recovery
Self-esteem is one of the essential pieces of personality. High self-esteem is a predictor for happiness and healthy relationships, while low self-esteem is a predictor for addiction, depression, and crime. Feeling poorly about yourself can [...]
What Is the Importance of Accepting Powerlessness in Recovery?
In Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the first step is “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable.” This means admitting that alcohol is negatively impacting your thinking, your feelings, and [...]
How Animals Can Help in Addiction Recovery
Animals can significantly aid in the recovery process. Dr. Ann Berger theorizes that animals naturally practice the tenants of mindfulness, focusing all of their attention wholeheartedly on the present moment with someone who needs it. [...]
Changing Eating Habits to Benefit Recovery
Your gut and brain function better on clean, unprocessed foods. Changing your eating habits to reflect around foods that better your brain and gut health can help you feel more motivated, happier, and healthier. As [...]
How Do You Know It Is Time to Go to Therapy?
If you are struggling with a mental health disorder, you may feel like you have exhausted your at-home remedies to cope. Speaking to a therapist can be a great source of comfort and allow you [...]
3 Types of Journaling For Recovery
For individuals recovering from mental health or addiction, finding healthy coping mechanisms is crucial for triggers and preventing relapse. One of the best ways to cope with bad days in recovery is by journaling. Many [...]
