The term “codependent” is often used loosely and misinformed. Understanding what codependency isn’t can shed greater light to what codependency really is. Codependency Doesn’t Mean You’re Too Nice And Giving In a way,… Read More ›
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How To Learn About Mental Health When Someone You’re Dating Tells You Their Diagnosis
Learning about your loved one’s mental health diagnosis is the best way to understand what they go through clinically, mentally, emotionally, psychologically, and even physically. There are different ways to research a diagnosis.… Read More ›
Passive Aggression Can Ruin Relationships
Recovery is about learning to express our emotions in a healthy and articulate way. Instead of harboring resentments, holding grudges, and withholding communication, we learn to engage in healthy conversations which keeps both partners in a relationship informed. “Passive aggression,”… Read More ›
Don’t Assume Emotional Responsibility In A Relationship With Narcissistic Personality Disorder
One of the key characteristics of narcissism is not taking responsibility for him or herself. Usually demonstrated through an inflated ego, the way someone with narcissism goes about this can differ. They might make a mistake and simply refuse to… Read More ›
Setting Healthy Boundaries Isn’t Hard To Do
Boundaries are a foreign concept to many people. What does it mean to set healthy boundaries in your relationships with other people? Isn’t it a bit awkward to say this is what can be and this is what can’t be,… Read More ›
How Should I Tell Someone About My Mental Illness When I Start Dating Again?
If you’re thinking to yourself, what do you mean I have to tell someone I’m dating I have a mental illness? You’ll be happy to hear these statistics cited by The Guardian in an article about how-to and how-not-to tell… Read More ›
Should You Be Reaching Out To The Newcomer?
The Alcoholics Anonymous Declaration: The Alcoholics Anonymous Declaration: I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that I am responsible. You have a peculiar position to… Read More ›
7 Great Things About Recovery
Physical Health: within just hours of your last drink or drug, your body chemistry starts to change. As miserable as experiencing withdrawal can be it’s actually a beautiful process. Your Body is taking extreme measure to try and get rid… Read More ›
Is There A Way For Me To Enjoy Time With Friends If They Are Not Sober?
Unfortunately, once we go to treatment to enter recovery from an alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, not everyone joins us. Though we take some time to heal and work on ourselves, the world outside continues on as it… Read More ›