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7 Ways to Stay Healthy During Long-Term Addiction Recovery

June 8th, 2016 - Read more

Looking for healthy ways to enjoy life during long-term addiction recovery? The road to recovery is different for everyone, so it may take longer for you to recover than others. If this is the case, you may want to explore and incorporate healthy things to do during the journey. Ways to Stay Healthy During Long-Term …

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Can the Pain of Addiction Inspire Sobriety?

June 6th, 2016 - Read more

Pain is a difficult experience to revisit. Nobody wants to feel the feelings, think the thoughts, or experience who they were back then. But in many ways, pain serves as a positive force. It can inspire us to be someone new. It can teach us to make new choices, and it can be a reference …

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Kristen Bell Reveals Her Experience with Depression

June 1st, 2016 - Read more

Kristen Bell reveals her experience with depression and anxiety. She reveals a few important aspects of depression most people don’t understand, so we wanted to share it with you here today. For me, depression is not sadness. It’s not having a bad day and needing a hug. It gave me a complete and utter sense of isolation and …

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20 Warning Signs of Alcoholism

May 31st, 2016 - Read more

If you’re worried you may be drinking too much, take a look at the list of common warning signs of alcoholism and compare you’re an alcoholic or not. No one sets out to become an alcoholic. Addiction always begins innocently. Someone might begin to drink on the weekends with friends, for example. Then, they might start …

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The Emotional Pain of Addiction Recovery

May 25th, 2016 - Read more

Overcoming the emotional pain of addiction recovery is one of the most challenging aspects of recovery. You might already know that making the decision to recover from addiction doesn’t mean that all the emotional pain will suddenly go away. Yes, recovery can definitely make it better, but the emotional pain, the struggle, and the hardships …

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How to Respond to Addiction

May 23rd, 2016 - Read more

Do you know the difference between reacting to addiction and responding to addiction? Knowing the difference will ensure you overcome your addiction long-term, so keep reading to learn how to respond to addiction. One of the great benefits to relaxation techniques, such as meditation and deep breathing, is that you learn how to respond versus …

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Abstract – 6 Small Ways to Work Through Your Social Anxiety

May 19th, 2016 - Read more

Looking for ways to work through your social anxiety? Like anything else, it takes practice to cope or over come anxiety, but with time and dedication you can achieve success. But where to start? Try starting on a small scale – discover little things you can do to ease your worry. For example, if you …

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Mindfulness And Recovery From Addiction

May 17th, 2016 - Read more

Did you know there’s a strong connection between mindfulness and recovery from addiction? Professionals in the recovery and psychology fields often incorporate the practice of mindfulness therapy. However, it wasn’t always so commonly used. It’s only with recent research on the brain that scientists and experts have uncovered  the incredible benefits of mindfulness. And these benefits are …

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Let Go of the Negative and Embrace the Positive

May 16th, 2016 - Read more

Are you ready to let go of the negative and embrace the positive? If you aren’t, you may be generating feelings of stress, anxiety, or even depression. This will bring you down so long as you hold on to those negative feelings. Let Go of the Negative and Embrace the Positive Nothing can be done about the …

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7 Best Ways to Manage ADHD As An Adult

May 12th, 2016 - Read more

Looking for ways to manage ADHD as an adult? Whether it’s for you or for a loved one, you may find the following list of seven suggestions helpful. Living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be extremely difficult, but there are ways to cope. Dr. Scott Shapiro sheds light on a few options you have as an adult living with ADHD …

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