Consistently getting a good night’s rest is an essential ingredient in the recipe for good health. Sleep regulates bodily systems and plays a significant role in the brain storing information received throughout the day. Without adequate sleep, an individual cannot… Read More ›
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How to Prioritize Your Healing
Life is full of a thousand different distractions. When you are caught up in the distractions of life, it can be hard to prioritize what you actually need to move forward in important areas of your life, such as mental… Read More ›
Creating Space for Anxiety
Experiencing anxiety can be debilitating and exhausting. It can take the pleasure out of living and replace it with feelings of fear and doom that get overwhelming. It is important to remember that anxiety is not the problem—it is the… Read More ›
What to Do When Feeling Disconnected From Yourself
When experiencing periods of substance abuse or mental illness, it is normal to feel disconnected from yourself. Perhaps you are not sure what it feels like to be the true you, or maybe you are unsure if you will ever… Read More ›
How Healing Happens
Beginning a journey of intentionally healing and creating change in your life may feel as exciting as it does overwhelming. You might put a lot of pressure on yourself to achieve healing perfectly and expect yourself to have healed in… Read More ›
Factors of Self-Trust
Self-trust is a muscle you have to build, especially when it has been weakened through years of pain, trauma, addiction, and mental illness. Trusting yourself is a critical piece of your well-being that can connect you to your inner wellspring… Read More ›
Crush Cravings With These 7 Strategies
Cravings are one of the most challenging parts of recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction. Not only is this burning desire impossible to satisfy (so it goes with addiction), but you cannot give in. If you do, you know… Read More ›
Learning How to Flow With Life
Learning to flow with life is a game of letting go of control and beginning to allow yourself to feel present and safe in your body. If control is something that feels incredibly familiar, and uncertainty feels scary, letting go… Read More ›
The Dangers of Intravenous Drug Use
Addictive substances can be ingested and metabolized or injected intravenously (IV) or intramuscularly (IM). Depending on the substance being used, you may smoke, sniff, inject or ingest the drugs you are using. Of these methods, intravenous injection is the most… Read More ›
What Is My Attachment Style in Relationships?
Being in relationships with others, whether romantic or platonic, can make you aware of your attachment style. Understanding your attachment style can help you cultivate healthy relationships with loved ones, romantic partners, and friends. This is possible even after years… Read More ›