How to Overcome Isolation in Addiction Recovery
Updated on 06/25/24 Content reviewed by Anthony T. Triola Addiction recovery can sometimes feel like a long, lonely endeavor. At times, you might experience feelings similar to what you felt when under the weight of your addiction. Further, when you feel lonely or isolated, you might become tempted to use substances. Recovery is about finding healthier […]
Finding Time for Yourself During Addiction Recovery
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Your day-to-day life may be filled with various responsibilities and obligations. Some of these activities can include going to work, school, attending therapy, buying groceries and making meals as well as many others. With so many everyday duties that need tending to, it can be particularly […]
How Nature Can Benefit Your Addiction Recovery
Ever wonder why so many treatment centers incorporate nature into their practices? Being in nature has many beneficial effects for your overall health. According to the National Center for Biotechnology and Information, nature has the unique ability to not only provide safety and physical well-being, but also to give you mental peace. If you are […]
Why Is Group Therapy Important for Addiction Recovery?
For those that have personalities that are more introverted, the thought of attending group therapy can feel utterly unnerving. Even those who enjoy the presence of others can feel apprehensive about attending a therapy group with multiple participants. Since being open about various struggles can feel incredibly vulnerable already, the thought of having to do […]
Gaining Control Over Intrusive Thoughts in Addiction Recovery
Many people experience some degree of intrusive thoughts at some point in their lives. For some these thoughts are intermittent, however for others they are a constant reality. Oftentimes intrusive thoughts become the driving force for people to use drugs and alcohol in the first place. They can also be an after effect for those […]
How Gratitude Can Help During Addiction Recovery
While many of us have heard that gratitude is important to practice and express daily, we often find ourselves struggling to find the motivation to practice it, let alone believe in its benefits. Understanding the impact that gratitude can have on your sobriety is vital for beginning to implement this new daily routine into your […]
Shedding Self-Doubt in Addiction Recovery
Self-doubt can be overwhelming and can even hinder the addiction recovery process. Finding a way to ground yourself in the present, nurturing yourself and staying connected with support groups/loved ones are crucial elements to overcoming self-doubt. Taking time for yourself, practicing self-love and engaging in therapy can help build a foundation of positivity and sustain […]
Decision Fatigue and Addiction Recovery
Making decisions in early recovery, however big or small, can drain your energy. When incorporating your recovery regimen to work into the everyday decisions of choosing what to eat, what to wear and how to manage your work and leisure time, you can soon develop stress, anxiety and fatigue. Becoming overwhelmed in recovery sets you […]
Shifting Away from Self-Blame in Recovery
Shifting Away from Self-Blame in Recovery Updated on 01/17/23 Self-blame can hinder a person’s ability to heal from addiction. A little bit of self-love and forgiveness can go a long way when a person begins treatment for alcohol or drug addiction. Society and individuals tend to place blame on the person instead of genetics or […]
Deciding to Get Treatment for Opioid Addiction
No one is immune from the impacts of addiction. The opioid epidemic has touched the lives of people across all cultures and classes. If you are struggling with an opioid addiction, you are not alone. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that 10.3 million people misused prescription opioids in 2018 alone. This […]