Between the opioid epidemic and deaths by suicide due to mental illness, recovery support is topic of a national discussion. Too often, we feel that we are “just” one person, and the world’s problems are too big for one person … Read More
Mindfulness As Motivation
Is there anything that mindfulness can’t do? New research, information, and insight on the positive benefits of mindfulness are published on a regular basis. The many reasons to practice mindfulness are becoming common knowledge. Mindfulness can: Reduce stress Reduce inflammation … Read More
Goodbye, Addiction: Mourning And Attachment In Recovery
When a lot of time, energy, and money has been spent on something, it’s natural to feel attached to it. Substances in particular can tug at our heart strings in the same way love does – for many people, substances … Read More
Self-Awareness And Addiction Recovery
Self-awareness is defined as, “the conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives, and desires.” Self-awareness should also be extended into one’s own mental states – when it comes to addiction and mental illness recovery, even mental health in general, … Read More
Your Addiction Recovery Saves Lives
Between Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest and more, it’s easier than ever to stay connected with others. You can share details of your life and find other people who are going through similar experiences, or simply make some local … Read More
Unmotivated: Breaking Through Exercise In Recovery
Physical activity is incredibly important for mental illness and addiction recovery, as it helps our mind, body, and spirit get back into shape. Either condition can certainly have a negative effect on our bodies – we may stop eating healthy, … Read More
Addiction Isn’t A Weakness
Mental illness affects around 57.5 million Americans, yet less than half actually seek treatment for this. Without a clear picture of what occurs alongside mental illness, it may seem easy to consider it weakness or character flaw. For many years, … Read More
Movements Of Another Kind
We don’t have to exercise for hours on end per week to feel the benefits of regularly moving our body. Numerous research reports have found that all it takes is 20-30 minutes of exercise a day, or at least a … Read More
Is Yoga Becoming Mainstream In Recovery?
Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard University, stated in an interview with Oprah.com, “Yoga is a way of coping with stress at a fundamental level that changes both your stress response and your perception of … Read More
Could Xanax Be The “New” Oxycontin?
The opioid crisis has certainly posed a major concern in the United States and, while many preventative measures have been established by government agencies and local organizations, Americans are wondering which drug the next biggest threat. Xanax, also known as … Read More