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 […]
Feeling Like a Disappointment: Self-Care in the Recovery Process
Addiction Recovery and Self Care When you have been in the throes of addiction and decide to finally get help, chances are you have suffered from a lot of negative consequences in order to finally reach that decision. You may have fractured relationships with important people in your life, you may have gotten into some […]
Going Back to School While In Recovery
Going Back to School While In Recovery Finally becoming sober and breaking free from addiction can leave you feeling pretty optimistic about your future. You have already been improving your life in many ways with your health, your lifestyle and your relationships. This can make you feel inspired to keep bettering yourself in other ways, […]
Admitting a Substance Use Disorder Doesn’t Make You a Failure
Admitting a Substance Use Disorder Doesn’t Make You a Failure You have finally come to the realization that you might have a substance use disorder and you need help in order to quit. While this can be a scary realization, it is important to remember that it is not one that makes you a failure. […]
Going Back to College After Recovery
Going Back to College After Recovery College can be an amazing experience for many people. One of the major parts of the college experience is the social aspect – making new friends, letting loose after a long week of classes and attending social events. However, for many students, this newfound freedom can cause them to […]