The Story of The Orchid: 12 Years with Woman in Recovery
Hi my name is Loren Seaman and many of you I have never met ….but I have been blessed to have had the opportunity helping start THE ORCHID “WHERE WOMEN HEAL” I was introduced to a woman named Julie Queler in April of 2004. Julie Queler and I became friends while I had been working admissions and . . . . Continue Reading
The Depression and Weight Connection
Depression can make you gain weight Weight. gain does not help with improving your confidence and helping you become a more confident person. Most people do not want to struggle with tight clothes on top of being depressed. So unfair, right? On the contrary, depression can make you lose weight. For some, depression may be the . . . . Continue Reading
Overweight Child = Higher Risk of Addiction As Adult?
Apparently, adults who were overweight as children have a greater chance of having an addiction as an adult. The study applies to girls only so no word on whether this would apply to men as of yet. Researchers at the Indiana University School of Education conducted the study. Essentially, they found that girls who were . . . . Continue Reading
129 Families Share Their Loss on Capitol Hill to Combat Addiction
Last month, 129 families made their way to the U.S. capital to call on Congress to address the opioid crisis. The number 129 was chosen because every day, 129 people die from substance abuse and addiction. These 129 families gathered to tell Congress stories of the loved ones they lost, or nearly lost, to opioid . . . . Continue Reading
Why Your Digestive Health is Crucial in Recovery
In the beginning, your main focus in recovery should be staying sober by any means possible. However, once you are more secure in your sobriety, the next step is to focus on your digestive health. Why? Well, in case you did not already know, drug use severely impacts your digestive health. When you come off those drugs, . . . . Continue Reading
Demi Lovato Celebrates Four Years Of Sobriety
Demi Lovato has always been candid about her struggles with addiction and eating disorders. In the past, she has spoken out to the media about her insecurities and the ups and down of her recovery from substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and bulimia. Fortunately, these days the singer has something to feel proud of: her four . . . . Continue Reading
Today Is International Women’s Day 2016: Here’s How the World Is Celebrating
“I am woman, Hear me roar!” Today is International Women’s Day of 2016! All across the world, countries are taking part of International Women’s Day in a variety of ways. This day was created to celebrate the achievements of inspiring women across the globe. International Women’s Day started back on February 28, 1909, when across America, women . . . . Continue Reading
Taking Control of Your Self-Destructive Behavior
For many of us, it can be easy to resort to self-destructive behavior as a way to cope with feelings of loneliness and unworthiness. However, self-destructive behavior can be incredibly harmful especially when it comes to your recovery. Learning how to take control of your self-destructive behavior can put you on the right path to . . . . Continue Reading
Depression Contributes to Increase in Hospitalization
Hate to be a Debbie downer, but your depression is putting a damper on more than just your mental state; it also is hurting your body. Turns out, individuals with depression are twice as likely to be in hospitalization due to preventable cases as healthy individuals. A Danish study revealed that common chronic condition such diabetes . . . . Continue Reading
Twitter Hashtag Raises Awareness on Eating Disorders and Body Image
Author: Shernide Delva Body image issues, specifically among women, have gained significant amounts of media attention in the past few years. More women who were afraid to expose their vulnerabilities are now fearless to admit that they struggle with body insecurities on a regular basis. People who were once afraid know they are not alone. . . . . Continue Reading