Around this time of year, Valentine’s Day can be triggering for those in addiction recovery. Billboards depict champagne and large gatherings, while television shows and commercials begin highlighting romance. For a person who is focusing on themselves and their sobriety,… Read More ›
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How Likely Is It That I Will Relapse?
It’s normal to feel worried about relapse – in the addiction and mental illness recovery realm, many people fear relapse because it is seen as this horrible sign of failure, even though it isn’t. In fact, many recovery experts say… Read More ›
Your Ultimate Guide to Mental Illness Relapses
When you think of relapse, what images transpire in your mind? Most people think of a person with some sort of addiction, reverting back –at least for a brief period of time – to the very substance they are trying… Read More ›
What Happens in the Moment of Relapse?
Anyone who suffers from an addiction knows that recovery is a challenging, lifelong process. We must constantly be aware of our stressors and triggers to note if we are in a situation where we feel the need to repeat old… Read More ›
What Does a Mental Health Disorder Relapse Look Like?
Just as someone from a physical addiction may relapse and return to their addiction because of a trigger, someone with a mental illness can relapse. Relapse is defined as the recurrence of any disease that has gone into remission or… Read More ›
4 Relapse Prevention Strategies
Recovering from drug or alcohol abuse is a process. This process will look differently for each person. You might find that you enjoy a particular 12-step meeting or have non-using friends that can support you. Whatever is working for you,… Read More ›
What Happens In A Depression Relapse?
Recovery from mental illnesses like depression is different than recovery from addiction because of relapse. Though you learn to live with and manage depression, it can still happen. There is little defense against the first mood swing in the same… Read More ›
Why Do People Relapse?
Relapse is a difficult part of recovery. It is a part of recovery but it does not have to be a part of recovery. Some say that relapse is part of the story. Not everyone relapses. If you are struggling… Read More ›