If уоur loved one hаѕ an alcohol use dіѕоrdеr, іt'ѕ nаturаl tо wоndеr hоw to mаkе thеm ѕее thаt thеу nееd hеlр. Fоr уоu tо be аѕkіng this ԛuеѕtіоn, іt'ѕ lіkеlу thаt уоur loved оnе hаѕ gotten tо thе point thаt they соntіnuе tо drіnk in ѕріtеоf оbvіоuѕ problems caused...
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7 Tips for Overcoming Codependency
Do you spend your time taking care of others and putting yourself last? Do you feel emotionally drained by your relationships, like your needs are invisible? If you recognize yourself in these questions, you may be thinking more about codependency and what it means...
How to Know If You are Depressed
Life can be overbearing sometimes. It can take a toll even on the most resilient of us. When it pushes you to a state of persistent sadness and loss of interest in living, it may be time to work on your mental health. Depression is not an occasional sadness. Everyone...
Demystifying the First 3 Steps of AA
In this blog, I will try to explain the essence of the first 3 Steps of the 12 Steps of AA. All steps in the 12-step process are important; however, the first 3 steps are fundamental, and it is imperative that a newcomer to sobriety is familiar with these steps and...
Isolation is Bad for Depression
Isolation is bad for depression. When someone is depressed, they often feel sad, hopeless, helpless, tired, worthless, and alone. As a result, many people withdraw from others when they become depressed. This withdrawal and isolation can lead to dark thoughts,...
A Big Element of Rehab: It is Time to be an Adult
One of the difficulties that come with ceasing addiction and learning to live life one day at a time is learning to be an adult. Now on the surface, this seems like a no-brainer moment. Due to our age and responsibilities, we assume that we are already adults. The...
How to Prevent PTSD
Trauma can happen to anyone. In fact, current estimates are that as many as 70% of adults in the US have experienced trauma in their lives. Of those who experience trauma, around 20% develop PTSD as a result of their experiences. In order to help you prevent a...
Worthwhile New Year Resolutions
In the spirit of beginning the New Year with worthwhile resolutions, we have listed a few ideas to get you started. To be more kind to others To be more kind to ourselves To be more present with those we care about To be more forgiving To be more understanding To seek...
How to Connect with Your Family During the Holidays
The holidays are a great time to connect with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many people, the holidays can bring stress, frustration, and exhaustion. To keep from falling into this trap, I have listed some things you can do to connect with your family during...
Intrusive Thoughts
If you have ever had intrusive thoughts, you know that they can be disturbing. For some people, intrusive thoughts can become overwhelming and can begin to consume increasing amounts of time, energy, and attention. To get control over these thoughts, it is helpful to...