Tag: #recovery

  • Why is it So Hard To Get Mental Health Care

    Why is it So Hard To Get Mental Health Care

    Just yesterday, a family friend reached out to me, seeking help with her battles against substance abuse and mental health challenges. Knowing my own journey, she hoped I could offer some guidance. Without hesitation, I swooped in to support her as we ventured to a highly-praised local center, supposed to be the heart of resources…

  • Benefits of Exercise in Addiction Recovery

    As a 27 year old, I had never exercised regularly in my life. But that all changed when I began walking 8 to 12,000 steps daily for work – it was like the missing piece of the puzzle clicked into place! Not only did this help me stay free from addiction but also made me…

  • Making Peace With Painful Memories

    Struggling with addiction can leave painful memories that we’d often rather forget. But it doesn’t have to be a death sentence – I’ve learned how to deal with my own pain and move forward, which starts by allowing myself time to feel the emotions without lingering too long in them. Instead of staying stuck in…

  • Tips on Accepting Responsibility

    “I would rather surround myself with people who make a lot of mistakes and have no problem admitting to them, than to surround myself with people who think they make none” “You can learn great things from your mistakes when you aren’t busy denying them” The difficult part about accepting the consequences of our actions…

  • Helping a Loved One with Drug Addiction

    The number one thing I would say is don’t enable. I know that a lot of parents or loved ones will try to give everything they can to help. In reality, all it does it hurt the one in active addiction. We need consequences for our actions. We need to hit rock bottom to recover.…

  • Self Awareness Skills

    Self Awareness Skills

    Self-awareness is the ability to focus on yourself and how actions, thoughts, or emotions do or do not align with your internal standards

  • Music.

    benjaminlerner.bandcamp.com/track/recovery-is-possible I found this guy and thought he has some really good relatable music. Thought I would share. Hope all of you have a great day!

  • Forgive me, I’m still learning to be Human…

    I heard a song on the radio yesterday and some of the lyrics were “lord forgive me if I don’t know what I’m doing, I’m still learning to be human.” Everyday I’m learning to be a little less selfish and more selfless. I try to be as kind and positive to those around me in…