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Turn Your Anxiety Into Excitement With These Three Words

July 21st, 2016 - Read more

  Did you know you can turn your anxiety into excitement? All it takes is three little words, and you can effectively change your mindset from anxious to excited. Sounds great, but how does it work? The next time you feel yourself becoming anxious, tell yourself “I am excited.” The ideas requires practice, but it’s actually pretty …

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Yashi Brown Advocates Mental Health Through Her Poetry

July 20th, 2016 - Read more

Mental illness isn’t something many of us grow up discussing, but that may change thanks to growing awareness and advocacy across a variety of creative mediums. Yashi Brown, a mental health advocate and poet, discusses living with the diagnosis of bipolar type 1, and how it’s fueled her creativity. After being diagnosed with bipolar I disorder, …

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How Neuroplasticity Can Work for You During Recovery

July 18th, 2016 - Read more

What do you know about neuroplasticity? Did you know it may have a positive impact on you during recovery? The brain is a remarkable organ. It has the ability to change, adapt, and grow. About 25 years ago, experts believed that the brain reached a certain maturation point. They believed that the brain simply stopped …

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Sober Fun, Breathing Techniques, and Emotional Pain – Mental Health Weekly

July 15th, 2016 - Read more

It was another busy week here at Vantage Point Recovery. This week we discussed ways to socialize while sober, how to calm yourself by focusing on your breathing technique, and why it’s best to confront your emotional pain. Take a look at the articles below to learn more. Why You Should Acknowledge Your Emotional Pain …

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Abstract – Why You Should Acknowledge Your Emotional Pain

July 14th, 2016 - Read more

Many emotions can be difficult like anger, shame, guilt, loss, loneliness, and fear. When these feelings arise, it might feel easier and safe to push them away. In fact, for many addicts, pushing their feelings away is precisely what fueled their addiction. Whenever discomfort arose, a craving for drugs showed up too. This is a …

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8 Reasons Socializing Sober Is Better

July 13th, 2016 - Read more

You don’t have to be drunk to socialize. Here’s a quick list of reasons socializing sober is better than socializing under the influence of substance. “Sobriety has shown me that genuine connections are made with a clear head.” It’s real You develop connections based on similarities outside of substance. You can remember how you connected …

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Rehab, Art Therapy, and Addiction – Mental Health Weekly

July 8th, 2016 - Read more

This week we explored reasons you should consider rehab, the benefits of art therapy, and whether or you’re struggling with addiction, compulsion, or merely a habit. Take a look and let us know what you think in the comments below. Why Art Therapy for Addiction Recovery Works Embracing Resistance with Mindfulness 8 Encouraging Reasons You …

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Why Art Therapy for Addiction Recovery Works

July 7th, 2016 - Read more

Can art therapy for addiction recovery work? Sometimes, there aren’t words for the experiences that come with drug addiction. The heartaches, headaches, and horrors can’t be worked through by talking them out. Instead, expressing yourself through art activates a different part of the brain that speaks a different language. The unconscious mind speaks mostly through …

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Abstract – 8 Encouraging Reasons You Should Go to Rehab

July 5th, 2016 - Read more

Are you wondering if you should go to rehab? It may be a scary thought to consider, so we thought we’d share eight encouraging reasons we thought might help. You won’t struggle with lonliness You can get answers to the questions you want answered You’ll speak with experienced therapists You may connect with people who struggle with similar …

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Depression, Anxiety, and Meditation – Mental Health Weekly

July 1st, 2016 - Read more

Whether you feel hopeless, depressed, or anxious, you’ll find something to read in this week’s edition of Mental Health Weekly. We explore what you can do when you’re feeling down and out, how depression effects those around us, and ways to develop self-awareness through meditation. Let’s take a closer look! 5 Ways to Develop Self-Awareness …

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