Each year people set New Year’s resolutions in hopes of finally conquering the one thing that has been the bane of their existence. Losing weight, eating healthy, saving money, or changing something within their self-care regiment tends to be the most common resolutions people have each year. The New Year is a great time to […]
Category Archives: Recovery
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Jan
Jan
Happy New Year everybody! This year is sure to be a great one especially if you continue to navigate the road to a happy destiny. Recovery is the best choice you can make to live a healthy and prosperous life that most people desire to renew as the New Year comes. Over the past 7 […]
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Dec
Dec
You may hear time and again that relapse is part of recovery. This statement bothers some because they feel this is a justification that propels people into a relapse. For those who do relapse, this statement can help take away some of the shame and guilt that could keep them from coming back to their […]
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Dec
Dec
The past is something that is truly important to someone who is in recovery as well as something that is really painful to deal with. You were probably taught early on in recovery that your past can be an asset for your future. The past, however, can be really difficult to work through especially because […]
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Dec
Dec
Someone who is addicted to illicit drugs may intently search for them, stating that without their drugs, they will become “dope sick”. Even on documentaries such as “Intervention” or in movies, you could hear someone who is addicted to drugs talk about being “dope sick” or clearly see they are indeed sick. Sweating profusely, shaking […]
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Dec
Dec
We live in a culture that pushes us to our limits in work duties and social events that keep us busy. We can find ourselves overwhelmed with trying to fulfill our professional obligations or making sure we are showing up for our loved ones. Plus, for someone who suffers from an addiction – add being […]
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Dec
Dec
Looking back on a decision that you made, you might have thought to yourself, I wish I would have thought that through. The problems with making rash decisions about important subjects are that although you can repair whatever problems arise, you still cannot undo the decision you make. If this sounds like something that happens […]
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Dec
Dec
Every year for the holidays, shoppers are looking for the best gifts to give their loved ones. From stocking stuffers to online purchases, you can find consumers checking their lists and then checking them twice. The good news for you in recovery is that if you are sober, you have already given yourself the best […]
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Dec
Dec
One of the main concerns when getting sober is trying to imagine what life will be like without the elusive effects of drugs and alcohol. Will I ever have fun again? How can I be around all these people without having the buffer of being high or drunk? Is sobriety as boring as I envision […]
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Dec
Dec
If this is your first time being sober over the holidays, you could be in some major fear of the unknown. You probably associate the holidays with alcohol-induced work parties, receiving wine at your gift exchanges, or family gatherings with eggnog – and not the nonalcoholic kind. With alcohol and drugs seemingly everywhere your holiday […]
