Monthly Archives: November 2019

I Got Injured and My Doctor Want to Prescribe me Drugs. What Do I Do?

I Got Injured and My Doctor Want to Prescribe me Drugs. What Do I Do?

There may be a time where you find yourself injured enough to where you need to seek medical attention. During your doctor’s appointment, they let you know what your prognosis is and ask you your level of pain. In answering this question, your doctor could at this point decide to give you a script for […]

What You Should Know About SAD

What You Should Know About SAD

The colder months of the year are thought to be the ones to bring about depression in some people. With the sun coming out less and the skies appearing gloomy, you may find yourself unmotivated and your body may fall out of sync due to the loss of natural sunlight. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is […]

Why is Unity so Important in Recovery?

Why is Unity so Important in Recovery?

You come into a recovery program and all you hear about is unity which blows your mind. How do so many people who battle addiction come together for the sake of sobriety? During your addiction, you probably could not imagine getting sober and now that you are, you could not imagine going back to your […]

Will Road Rage Affect My Recovery?

Will Road Rage Affect My Recovery?

Someone cuts you off on the road and what do you do? Do you chase after them and proceed to get revenge by cutting them off? Do you flip them off or do you consider that they just might be having a bad day and write it off? Road rage is a serious problem that […]

Marijuana Withdrawal: Real or Fake News

Marijuana Withdrawal: Real or Fake News

One of the most misunderstood drugs of today is marijuana. With the legalization and the evolution of cannabis, people still tend to think of it as an organic, non-threatening drug used for medicinal purposes on one hand. On the other hand, they think of stoners having a good old time not harming anyone or anything […]

Why Shouldn’t I Date a Newcomer? 

Why Shouldn’t I Date a Newcomer?

Every person who comes into recovery is at one time a newcomer. They are new to the program and to all of the support the program offers. One of the best things to happen in recovery is gaining allies to help the newcomer learn they are not alone especially since recovery is based on unity […]

Ways to Get through Thanksgiving with an Eating Disorder

Ways to Get through Thanksgiving with an Eating Disorder

Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for someone who suffers from an eating disorder. Even if you are recovering from an eating disorder, being around food and family can be an uncomfortable trigger during a holiday that is meant to be all about gratitude. Before you decide to bow out of Thanksgiving altogether, just know […]

Best Tips to Get through Thanksgiving Sober

Best Tips to Get through Thanksgiving Sober

Thanksgiving is the time of the year which dictates that the end of the year is upon us. The holidays are often a time of joy and merriment with loved ones that creates memories for a lifetime. Other times the holidays can be a source of sadness and loneliness if someone who is in the […]

How Do I Go Public with My Sobriety?

How Do I Go Public with My Sobriety?

Figuring out the means to let others know that you have embarked on the journey of getting and staying sober can be quite difficult to discern. Sure, your parents, siblings, or best friend may know because they have witnessed all the adverse behaviors firsthand and are proud of your sobriety. The problem you are facing […]

Are Your Failures Really Setbacks or are They Breakthroughs?

Are Your Failures Really Setbacks or are They Breakthroughs?

There comes a time in everyone’s life where something adverse happens that questions their purpose in life. Whether you are going through a breakup, a death, or a relapse, when these situations occur, there is typically a breaking point to make a change or learn a life lesson. During these hardships, you must decide whether […]

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