We may have had goals and aspirations before struggling with substance abuse. However, we often learn more about ourselves as we go through recovery, and our vision for our lives may have changed. How do we decide where to go after treatment? How do we figure out if we still have the same goals as
Some people see hobbies as something to do to fill the time. They are meant to be enjoyed and don’t seem to have much impact beyond that. However, this view underestimates how much of a difference having a hobby can make. Hobbies can be a fantastic way to stay on track with recovery while improving
For many of us, recovery means we are starting our lives over. We may have lost some of our agency over what we did, how we behaved, where we lived, and who we shared our lives with. With this loss of control, we may have lacked any sense of stability. Without consciously realizing it, our
As kids, many of us had role models that we looked up to. Often, that person had the qualities we aspired to have as adults. Now in adulthood and newly in recovery, we can benefit greatly from finding a mentor. Building a relationship with someone who has been through treatment and has the qualities we
Substance use disorder (SUD) can affect anyone. Although different people can have different risk factors, there isn’t a specific type of background or personality required for someone to develop an addiction. SUD doesn’t discriminate, and those providing treatment mustn’t discriminate either. What Is Inclusivity? Many people have felt excluded at some point in their lives.
Life can come at us fast, especially if we are struggling with substance abuse. It can be easy to get caught up in the everyday routines that cause us stress. Various types of therapy can help us cope with and overcome our struggles, but one type of therapy we may be overlooking is ecotherapy. Benefits
Many of us were encouraged as children to keep a journal as a way to decompress from our days and express ourselves in a safe environment. As adults, many of us may forget that journaling can still be an incredible way to do those same things for ourselves. Journaling can relieve stress while allowing us
Following recovery, we may feel as though our lives have spiraled out of control, and regaining such control may require connecting with a higher power. Developing a relationship with spirituality can help us become more at peace and understand that our past mistakes are forgiven. Spirituality can also help us find the motivation to move
Following recovery, we may feel as though our lives have spiraled out of control, and regaining such control may require connecting with a higher power. Developing a relationship with spirituality can help us become more at peace and understand that our past mistakes are forgiven. Spirituality can also help us find the motivation to move
Prioritizing our mental health is a key ingredient in recovery. The way we view ourselves can have a big impact on how we succeed in life. We all can experience thoughts that are less than kind to who we are and what we do, but it is important to realize that they are just thoughts.
