Codependent Relationships and Losing Your Self Identity When it comes to the term codependent relationships, most people are quick to dismiss it simply because they do not think it is a real term or do not want to believe that they could be in this type of relationship. When we look at the definition of […]
Substance Abuse And Chronic Rehabilitation Chronic rehabilitation, chronic rehabbing, and chronic relapsing are all terms used to describe those who undergo multiple treatments for substance abuse but are unable to stay sober. Also known as the revolving door syndrome, chronic relapsers go off to rehab, get sober, leave rehab, and then repeat the same cycle
Releasing Resentment Allows You Move On Many people believe that releasing resentment is the key to happiness. This is easier said than done. In the world of addiction, resentment is seen as the number one cause of a relapse. So addicts and people dealing with mental issues are told that releasing resentment towards others will
What Is Codependency? Codependency occurs when you rely on a partner, family member, or friend to provide you with approval, an identity and self-esteem. Codependency is basically an addiction to another person. A tip-off that you might be codependent is if your purpose in life is to make someone else happy even though it’s at
Is There A Link Between Nutrition and Mental Health? Mental health and illnesses are very difficult to understand. What works for one person, may not work for another. Lately, there has been a push to identify and treat mental illnesses and issues. One of these advancements is identifying a link between nutrition and mental health.
Ways To Take Care of Yourself After Depression Can Be the Key Within Recovering Dealing and suffering with depression is very difficult and takes a toll on you. Have you ever wondered what happens if you make it through your depressed state? How can you try to keep your depression at bay in a healthy
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How Does Parental Substance Abuse Affect Children? A major effect of parental substance abuse on children is that kids blame themselves for the problem. They think it’s their fault that mom or dad drinks too much. They mistakenly believe that if they were better kids and changed their behavior, mommy and daddy would stop
The Grand Scheme of Coping Skills and Addicts Everyone has them. Coping skills are a part of human nature. Some people have better ways of coping with things than others. They say everyone copes with things differently, which leads people to believe that if someone is not handling something well, you merely shrug your shoulders
What Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)? Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) is a condition that recovering substance abusers experience during the first two years of sobriety. It involves a host of emotional and psychological conditions that occur as brain chemistry is returning to normal. PAWS can be responsible for a wide variety of symptoms that can
What Is Emotional Sobriety and How Do You Achieve It? Freedom from addictive substances is a goal for recovering addicts and alcoholics. However, there’s something called emotional sobriety, and it’s just as important as being substance-free. Without emotional sobriety, the recovery process can only go so far. Sooner or later, everyone who is recovering from
How Can I Help a Loved One Who Has Relapsed? What Methods Should Be Used? It can be heartbreaking when a loved one has a relapse. You want to help, but what should you do? Relapse is not uncommon, especially in early recovery. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than half of
The Ego of an Addict Is What Holds Recovery Back People often wonder why addicts cannot control their urges for their addiction. These same people also wonder why addicts cannot simply walk away from their addiction of choice and follow a path to recovery. One of the main aspects of addicts not being able to
