A part of addiction recovery that often goes unspoken is the fact that we change as people. We learn more about who we are, we reinvent ourselves, and we create a life that’s more fitting to what we want. In… Read More ›
Category: Treatment
The Effects of PTSD and Complex PTSD
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a type of anxiety disorder that may develop after a person has experienced a traumatic event. However, there is also complex PTSD, which may be diagnosed by a healthcare professional if a person has… Read More ›
Taking Milestones and What They Mean
If you are brand new to recovery, you may not know what all the jargon means. Twelve steps are mentioned often, and you know that people go to gatherings that are called meetings, but that might be the extent of… Read More ›
Acceptance is an Action Word
Acceptance is a part of the 12-step program, and we hear “acceptance is the answer” in meetings all the time. However, acceptance is not just the illusion of not caring. Toleration is Not Acceptance When we tolerate someone, there is… Read More ›
A New Understanding of Mental Illness
Video games have become more popular over the years. In the late 90s, most children and teenagers enjoyed the escape of entertainment in the form of Donkey Kong and Street Fighter. For a long time, the targeted demographic of video… Read More ›
How Childhood Trauma Affects Development
Childhood trauma is an important event to look at in today’s society. There has been a steady increase in violent crimes being committed and psychological damage that has emerged in many adults’ lives. The national average of child abuse and… Read More ›
Experiencing Anxiety During Trying Times
In our world today, there lies plenty of uncertainty. No matter what location you are currently residing in, this time can feel very frightening. Mental health experts have reported possible increases in anxiety and depression during the Coronavirus pandemic, so… Read More ›
The Importance of Boundaries
Right now is the best time to be living in society — a time where people can start to speak up against issues like abuse, toxic relationships, sexual harassment, discrimination, and gender inequality, to name a few. This time that… Read More ›
How to Cope with Anxiety Attacks
Anxiety is a mental health disorder that affects millions of Americans every day. It affects young children up to grown adults. Anxiety can cause an individual to have problems in the workplace or prevent longevity in relationships. It is constant… Read More ›
Non-12 Step Recovery
There are many pathways to getting sober. You may find that you are not interested in joining a specific 12-step fellowship in regards to getting sober and that is okay. It is an important fact to disclose, however, that you… Read More ›