Pain medication can be tricky to navigate around when in recovery. Whether or not a person had an addiction to painkillers, they have the potential to be addictive and are usually not used for pain relief unless absolutely necessary. The issue of managing pain often results in the prescription of opiate medications for chronic pain…
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Telling a loved one about needing help in recovery is hard. On the other side of addiction recovery is a life perhaps you only ever dreamed about, where you are free to do the things you always wanted to do but felt were not possible with addiction running the show. Whether or not to disclose…
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Some children suffer trauma or neglect early on, resulting in negative life experiences later in life. This can become mental health issues or physical health consequences, including difficulty living a full, happy life. Adverse child experiences (ACEs) are experiences children are exposed to in childhood that create struggles later in life, including substance abuse. Trauma…
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Everyone makes excuses from time to time. It is hard to get motivated to do things you know need doing. When it comes to getting help for addiction, the same idea applies. Excuses keep you stuck in the old way of thinking that you are not in trouble, no harm is being done, or that…
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People who struggle with Asperger’s have another challenge on top of addiction to face in recovery. Their biggest challenge is relating to others and taking in their opinions for consideration. It can be quite difficult to interact with and relate well to others, which can lead to social dysfunction and a sense of isolation. This…
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Sunsets have this amazing quality to them. They are not just pretty ways to experience the sun going down over the horizon and admiring the planetary awesomeness of it all. There are very real psychological effects to sitting still, in quiet, and enjoying the sunset. Natural beauty and being present to yourself in nature can…
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Sleep is the one area many people think they can skimp on but has the biggest impact on their overall health. Sleep is not just for people who want to feel more rested. It is a necessary component, some argue, of making sure the brain and body function properly. Restoration Sleep is one way the…
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People who have addictions can take some basic building blocks in treatment and restart their lives on the other side. Lifestyle changes are one way to move forward in a positive way. It helps to focus on what will bring positive energy to your life and recovery. When you build your life with positive people…
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The whole idea of self reflection in recovery is focused on the idea that when we reflect on our lives with addiction at the fore, we see things differently. From this lens in recovery, we start to see where things went wrong, how our mindset shaped certain behaviors, and why we got ourselves into trouble…
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Addiction can take hold of people and make them different than loved ones remember. Families are impacted by the addiction more than others because they spend the most time with the person. More often than not, a person with addiction can create negative influence and harm people’s lives due to addiction. Boundaries are one way…
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