Signs You Have an Addictive Personality
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Dec 7, 2020
When it comes to friends and family who struggle with the addiction to drugs or alcohol, there are usually two sides to it. People either had no idea what was going, or they saw it coming. Tragedy usually strikes when signs of addiction go under the radar. Typically people who struggle with substance use have other traits that indicate that they’re susceptible to drug addiction. It's imperative that you know when a loved one has addictive personality traits.
How Can a Sober Mentor Help Me?
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Dec 7, 2020
For sobriety to be long term, you have to honestly want it for yourself. Sobriety is not something that can be forced upon you by someone else in your life. The maintenance necessary to remain sober takes a lot of time and a countless amount of effort. After you make the conscious decision to recover, everything else will follow. Sobriety is like the fit body that people want. The first thing you do when you want to become fit is to go to the gym or attempt to eat right on your own. Afterward, people may get a trainer or nutritionist. That’s where a mentor comes in. Ultimately, you have to do the heavy lifting, but your mentor provides encouragement and guidance through your recovery journey.
Wearing Recovery on Your Sleeve
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Dec 5, 2020
At times, recovery can be an uphill battle that many people struggle with. However, every part of the process of healing should be embraced. Learning not to be ashamed of your past can be used to push you forward and help others. It’s easy to be ashamed, especially when you have done things that have led to hurting others. Understanding that you are a new version of yourself can be a self-esteem booster. This does not mean that you have to be the spokesperson of recovery or a motivational speaker, but there are things that you can do to impact the people you are surrounded by. Learn to embrace the new you.
What to Do When a Loved One is Struggling With Addiction
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Dec 4, 2020
Many people may not look into the signs of addiction until something extreme happens. In a world where people think they know it all, it becomes tough to call out friends or family members when we feel like something is up. Often the person in question will get defensive and shut you out. If there’s evidence that someone you care for is struggling with addiction, you have to handle it with care. There’s no right or wrong way to approach the conversation on drug or alcohol use, but there are some basic rules you can abide by to make the interaction smoother.
Does Social Media Play a Role in Anxiety and Depression?
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Dec 4, 2020
As technology continues to develop, so does the everlasting fascination for it. This year the 12th iPhone was released, and flip phones are now what beepers were to the older generation. The more technology grows, the more social media and streaming drag along behind it. Everyone is attached to their phones one way or another. While social media can be an excellent tool for communication and fun, it also can take a toll on your mental health. Learning about the various effects of social media may help you learn how to limit your phone use.
How Long Does it Take to Recover From Addiction?
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Nov 30, 2020
Addiction is a complicated disease that doesn’t lend itself to one, all-encompassing recovery path. Wondering how long that someone will need before they are “sober” is normal, but the answer will vary from person to person. No two cases will be the same, and there can be any number of different external factors involved, such as culture, daily stresses, or access to support systems. Recovery is also a lifelong battle, and putting a timer on healing is disingenuous to the process as a whole. Instead, somebody can better define recovery by measuring one’s goals and success, coupled with their increasing set of skills to cope with difficult stressors. Recovery isn’t a binary, nor is there a set time that someone needs before they are healed. It is a lifelong process, and recovery from addiction is better thought of as one’s ability to use their practical skills to accomplish their own goals in a sober life.
Coping With the Stress of Entrepreneurship
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Nov 30, 2020
Establishing businesses, either commercial or service, is always a source of pride, especially in the United States’ work culture. Entrepreneurship is the hallmark of following dreams, whether that is finding a way to market passions daily to make a living or show business and marketing prowess. However, there are many aspects of pursuing entrepreneurship that cause immense stress levels and can leave someone at higher risk for developing unhealthy coping mechanisms or an unhealthy relationship with an addictive substance or behavior. Coping with the stress of entrepreneurship can be a daunting task, but there are several daily life solutions to ensure a healthy work-life balance and fair treatment to oneself.
Talking About Needs With a Loved One
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Nov 29, 2020
Recovery may consistently be a part of someone’s life. Leaving a transformational living facility and moving back in with family or a loved one doesn’t indicate that recovery is over. Instead, someone may still be attending outpatient recovery programs and fine-tuning their recovery toolkit. New therapeutic approaches are continuously being tried, and it is always beneficial to try new coping strategies to be prepared for the constantly changing reality of the world. Talking about these continued needs in the life-long recovery journey can help someone set themselves up for continued success. Alongside loved ones, someone can better understand addiction’s complicated nature while still providing adequate support for someone’s ongoing sobriety.
How Can I Get Out of a “Rock Bottom” Mindset?
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Nov 28, 2020
Recovery from addiction, mental health disorders, or trauma can take a toll on one’s self-worth feelings. A “rock bottom” mindset can quickly set in and make even confronting one’s recovery a challenging prospect. Feeling a constant spiral of defeat is undoubtedly detrimental, but experiencing this state can also be a catalyst for change. Finding a way to realize one’s mindset and adjust can help each person take the first step towards leaving this self-deprecating emotional spiral behind and move towards regaining control over their future.
Preparing for the Long Haul in Recovery
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Nov 27, 2020
Recovery from an addiction of any kind can be a long and arduous process. While someone may be showing dedication and progress in their recovery, there are dangers associated with rushing through the process. Recovery, while a very personal journey, also involves several different steps. From outpatient therapy programs, 12-step programs, and transformational living facilities, there are many obstacles that someone has to address before they are reintroduced to all of the world’s stressors. Taking the time to prepare for the journey of recovery is essential. It can be the difference needed to see recovery comprehensively rather than abandon the recovery process early.