Managing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Through Recovery
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that often develops after experiencing a major traumatic event. The condition is characterized by intrusive memories, flashbacks, and a persistent sense of fear or danger associated with the traumatic event. PTSD can significantly impact an individual’s daily life, leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, and irritability. […]
Implementing New Year’s Resolutions
It is the beginning of a new year. This is a perfect opportunity to put new resolutions in place and further your success in sober living. Determining which resolutions to implement and adding new goals to your recovery can seem overwhelming. Breaking your resolutions down into steps and maintaining a clear mindset through the process […]
Wrapping up Your Goals of the Year
The first day of January is a holiday full of celebration and setting goals. The new year portrays a fresh start that encourages many individuals to set new goals and make changes to better themselves. It is common for these goals to last temporarily and lose motivation as the year moves forward. Utilizing these skills, […]
The Art of Rebuilding Self-Esteem After Addiction
Addiction can destroy many things; one of the most common is your self-esteem. From external messages brought upon by stigma and judgment to internal messages of shame, guilt, and self-loathing, it is difficult to come through addiction with your self-esteem unscathed. Recovering your self-esteem and learning to rebuild it can seem next to impossible. However, […]
5 Fun Summer Activities
Florida is filled with fun things to do all year round, but especially during the summer. Discovering new hobbies and recreational activities can help you have fun, meet new people, and get outdoors. Being active will encourage healthy behaviors and can improve your mental health. Learning new skills will help you stay motivated and increase […]
7 Healthy Ways to Cope With PTSD
When a traumatic event occurs, the body’s natural “fight-or-flight” response is triggered to help avoid danger. When the risk and trauma pass, the body usually moves on naturally, and that fearful stress reaction goes away. For some, the trauma is too overwhelming and stays in the brain, repeatedly replaying, causing the sympathetic nervous system to […]
How to Overcome Self-Stigmatization
Although there has been progress regarding the stigmas surrounding misuse of substances and the treatment and recovery for substance use disorder (SUD), much more remains to do to remove these stigmas from our society. There is still much work, from addressing misconceptions regarding why people misuse substances to what happens in treatment and recovery. Part […]
How to Balance Work and Hobbies
Part of recovery includes replacing maladaptive behaviors with healthier ones that keep you moving forward every day. During the first few months, you might find yourself feeling anxious during “dead time” when you have nothing to do. You might try to fill it with work or find ways to occupy yourself. Many people in recovery […]
5 Ways to Destress at Work
Chronic workplace stress and pressure can trigger cravings and decrease your ability to function healthily. Do you often find yourself feeling angry, helpless, or sad while you are at work? You might be experiencing chronic workplace stress. You are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “71% of adults reported […]
Best 10 Psychology of Substances: What Drugs Make You (Un) Happy?
Psychology of Substances: You had been waiting for this moment. You and a buddy talked it over. Life had been hard lately, and a trip to your dealer’s house wasn’t that far. All it took was sending a text asking what’s in stock and if they are available. The trip itself was quick, and now […]