When I first sought treatment for my alcohol dependency, it felt overwhelming.Admitting that I had a problem was the first step, but sometimes it seemed unimaginable and overwhelming to even consider the other steps to follow. Luckily, Alcoholics Anonymous was an amazing group that gave me the tools to…
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Consider the number of times in a typical day that you automatically perceive the emotions of someone around you, based on their body language, facial expression, words, or energy. For most people this is intuitive, but many believe that you can learn to strengthen the ability. When you combine…
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Coping with triggers can be one of the trickiest parts of the recovery process. Triggers can come on suddenly, and the emotions that they stir up are often intense. Every person on a recovery journey will experience something that triggers them along the way. Triggers can bring a person…
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I never really thought about the influence of the media on addiction and alcoholism until I started my own journey of recovery. In fact, it is nearly impossible to spend an evening watching TV without seeing or hearing drugs or alcohol being referenced or used. When driving in your…
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There are a multitude of methods people use to help them on their journey of recovery. Because everyone’s process of healing is unique, there are many different approaches to how one can deal with things like added stress in their lives.
From exercise to meditation, every person uses a variety…
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One of the first lessons I learned during recovery was that, on their own, treatment plans usually aren’t enough to ensure long-term sobriety. After all, what about after the treatment is complete? What’s stopping the recovering individual from returning to substance abuse, if no one is there to hold…
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My sobriety journey has been one of the greatest adventures in my life, so far. I just recently celebrated my sobriety anniversary date, and looking back from where I started to where I am today, well, it is simply amazing. Through my sobriety journey, I have come to realize…
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Your health and wellbeing don’t just revolve around what you eat and how you exercise. There are many more aspects that go into your overall wellness than you might expect. Each one of us lives uniquely, with different ways to take care of ourselves and different experiences that ultimately…
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Everyone copes with trauma in different ways – and addiction is a trauma that affects both the mind, body and spirit, everything. Some coping mechanisms coincide with a healthy lifestyle, while others do not. Going through the recovery process, a primary challenge is finding new…
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Sobriety is a life-long process that starts when you begin giving up alcohol or mind- or mood-altering drugs for good and it starts with the detox period, maintaining recovery, and for the rest of your life. Recovering from addiction was a challenging road for me (although one I’m thankful…
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Welcome to my ongoing journey… Join me as we continue our path to sobriety and balance. Thanks for reading. Stay strong.