Friendship Helps Us Escape Depression
Sometimes the old sayings are true: “Water seeks its own level” or “misery loves company” may have some realistic effect on our lives and our relationships. We do have a tendency to surround ourselves with like-minded people, and some of us are easily influenced by the emotions of others. But, is depression contagious? Sometimes when . . . . Continue Reading
7 Signs Your Relationship is Healthy
There are so many things we look for in the relationships we form with others, and so many ways we develop those relationships. Healthy relationships fulfill so many of our natural needs, and compel us as individuals to evolve emotionally. This could be a partner, a friend or family member, or even a sponsor. The . . . . Continue Reading
Creating Healthy Boundaries vs. Being Selfish: 5 Ways to Know the Difference
Being selfish is one of the things we as addicts and alcoholics are best at. We like to think of ourselves in almost every aspect and justify it in any way we can. It can be positive or negative, and we can even convince ourselves we are being humble or helpful but in many . . . . Continue Reading
6 Things to Do After You Relapse
After relapses a lot of us don’t know what to do with ourselves next – what steps do we take? It can be a very difficult time for you and it can be helpful to have a guide in what you should do next. I’ve thought of 6 things to do after a relapse. 6 . . . . Continue Reading
5 Things No One Tells You about Intimacy in Recovery
When I first got into recovery, my main concern and questions had to do with just learning how to be a functioning member of society. I never thought to ask what my relationships, intimacy and sex life would be like. So when I got into my first relationship in recovery, it was all new and . . . . Continue Reading
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving Out of Sober Living
Leaving sober living can be a big change and really hard to adjust to. You usually don’t realize it until after you leave, but there are certain things I wish I knew before I moved out of a halfway house. I made a list of 5 things I wish I knew before moving out of . . . . Continue Reading
10 Signs Your Relationship is Getting in the Way of Your Recovery
When we’re in a relationship and we are in love (or think we are), we tend to see everything through rose colored glasses. Most of the time, it’s because we don’t want to listen to our friends or our supports who are telling us what’s really going on. In my experience, most women in recovery . . . . Continue Reading
10 Surprising Things That Happen When You Get Out of Rehab
After you leave rehab you are definitely in for a long bumpy (but happier) road in your life. There are parts of leaving rehab that are great and parts that are no so great. I’ve made a list of 10 surprising things that happen when you get out of rehab. I split the lists into . . . . Continue Reading
How to Stage an Intervention for Someone with an Eating Disorder
If you know someone who is suffering from an eating disorder, this can be a very scary and life-threatening disease. Just like alcoholism or addiction, this is a progressive illness that sometimes requires an intervention. There are three critical phases to an eating disorder intervention; the planning, the intervention and the follow-up. I’ve given step-by-step . . . . Continue Reading
5 Ways to Deal with the Post-Holiday Blues
The holidays have just ended and many of us are returning to work or school after nice, long breaks and days off. This can be a really hard time of the year; the post-holiday blues can happen for many people after having vacation time with family and friends. It usually occurs within the first few . . . . Continue Reading