Dealing with Anger in the Aftermath of Trauma
Most people think of trauma and think of symptoms like anxiety and fear. But, for many of us, anger is the first and the strongest response. After getting over our fear, we become angry. That comes out in irritability, in being controlling, and in outbursts and in poor mood control. For some of us, anger […]
9 Brain Exercises to Sharpen Your Mental Health Focus
If you’re struggling with mental health, it probably means that you’re dealing with fatigue, lethargy, lack of focus, and even brain fog. All of those can be detrimental to how you feel and can downward spiral because you do nothing because you feel bad and then you feel worse because you did nothing. The brain […]
Controlling the Committee in Your Head to Stay Sober
If you’re going into recovery then you know that your own thoughts can be your own worst enemy. Not only do you experience cravings, you can catch yourself being toxic to yourself and sometimes in ways that directly influence your goals and your sobriety. Often, we inherit our inner voices, the committee in our heads, […]
Maintaining Motivation in Recovery After Treatment
If you’re moving out of addiction treatment, you have a long road in front of you. For many, that path of recovery, where you have to spend years fighting cravings and rebuilding your life, can seem overwhelming. The truth is, you do have a long road in front of you. It’s important that you acknowledge […]
