The school year comes packed with numerous stresses, and as the semester continues marching forward, these stresses can become more and more prevalent. Tests, quizzes, and one’s own academic goals can cause a great deal of anxiety, with many students… Read More ›
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Leaving the Pandemic in Safety and Sobriety
Now that the pandemic has passed, people are getting out and going to pubs and restaurants again. There is a festive feeling in the air at almost every site. This stems from the fact that we have been secluded for… Read More ›
Recovering From Decision Fatigue
Since April is Stress Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to declutter anything causing extra stress in your life. One of the things you may find causing you unnecessary stress is an excess of decisions to make, resulting from the… Read More ›
Healthy Ways to Cope With Stress
Everywhere you turn, stress is all around, and you don’t have to look any further than the ensuing global pandemic to see how stressful everyday life is. Being mindful of stress is important because it wreaks havoc on our minds… Read More ›
Eat Your Way to Lower Anxiety
When you’re suffering from crippling anxiety it can feel nearly impossible to spare any excess energy on worrying about what you should or shouldn’t eat. Choosing food that is good for your body and brain, however, is one of the… Read More ›
How Can Forgiveness Prevent Relapse?
Relapse is considered a very taboo subject for those in addiction recovery, often because nobody wants to associate themselves with that feeling of “going back,” “failing,” or “being weak.” Despite what you may have heard about relapse, it is a… Read More ›
Anxiety vs. Panic Attacks
Most people have experienced anxiety in one form or another. Sometimes it is experienced as a feeling of stress and overwhelm associated with a certain situation. Other people struggle with anxiety disorders and chronic anxiety. Panic disorder is another mental… Read More ›
Recognizing Signs of Stress: Dangers in Recovery
Addiction recovery can be a stressful time. While all change is overwhelming, sustaining sobriety requires massive changes in lifestyle and behavior. Previous studies have found that nearly 4 out of 5 Americans are afflicted with daily stressors. Unfortunately, individuals in… Read More ›
Abusing Substances to Avoid Stress: The Path to Addiction
Stress is uncomfortable and it’s often hard to deal with if we’re not aware of healthy coping strategies. For many in addiction recovery, stress is something that sparked substance abuse, to begin with. Therefore, if proper stress management is lacking,… Read More ›
Learning Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Times of Increased Stress
Stressed out? Here are some sustainable ways to cope during hard times. Finding and living with healthy coping mechanisms is a lifelong practice that we learn to harness in recovery. There are many ways to cope, both healthy and unhealthy,… Read More ›