When you attend recovery meetings, you hear people talk about their relapse and what happened to them. The problem you have is that you feel like everyone has relapsed in their story, so you are afraid that you will also have to experience a relapse. If everyone else was jumping off a bridge, would you […]
Category Archives: Recovery
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One thing is for certain, the rapper Eminem is not afraid to share his recovery to the world. Twelve consecutive years of sobriety from drugs and alcohol gives him the ability to stand up and be proud of his accomplishment. After nearly dying from an overdose and deciding that drugs were no longer an option, […]
For any endeavor to work, there must be some motivation behind the effort, and a recovery program is no different. Without motivation in the equation, you will feel labored and directionless. Although getting sober was probably not on your agenda, once you channel the inspiration you need to remain sober, you will set yourself on […]
There is no one way to get sober because everyone’s road to recovery will be different. While most people do not come on their own accord, some will arrive on a recommendation from a friend or a family member, and some will come as part of their court orders from the judicial system. If you […]
People come into recovery thinking that they are done living in their active addiction and are ready to move into their recovery. The problem is that just thinking that they are finished with their underhanded ways is not enough. Action has to take place and this includes discussing any reservations, urges, plans, triggers, or cravings, […]
Physical activity is essential to maintain a healthy body. According to The American Heart Association, the recommended amount of exercise per week is 150 minutes for moderate-intensity aerobic activity, 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity, or a mixture of both. Meeting this healthful expectation is a great way to enhance your sobriety. When you are […]
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Getting sober does not necessarily mean that changes happen automatically.c You must take the initiative to alter your behaviors in a more appropriate way for your recovery program. First, you must change your thinking so that your actions will follow. If you are thinking negative thoughts, you will also be doing negative things. Think back […]
There may come a time when a loved one comes down with a severe medical ailment that makes you spin out of control with fear. You may start pondering how you will live without your loved one. How can you accept them with all the changes that will come about? Will they still know you? […]
For most of your life, your father may have consumed copious amounts of drugs and alcohol, embarrassing you every step of the way. When you were around him, you never knew which one of his personalities you would be experiencing. Instead, you walked around on egg-shells or became suspicious of his great mood because you […]
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As the days start to run together, the pink cloud you were once floating on may have started drifting away. Instead of feeling on fire for recovery, you start getting frustrated with how real life has become. Having to face the wreckage of the past, while feeling your feelings, can leave you overwhelmed once the […]