Eating Disorders Explained
I was someone that suffered from anorexia and was sometimes told I had bulimirexia (I do not think this term exists as a formal eating disorder anymore). Living with an eating disorder is n...
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What is Sobriety? Understanding Your Path to True Freedom
Explore what sobriety truly means in this enlightening article, delving into its journey beyond physical abstinence to emotional and psychological freedom. Discover how therapies like CBT, DBT, and MAT, along with a holistic approach, are key to overcoming addiction. Learn about sobriety's positive impacts on relationships, mental health, and overall well-being, highlighting the profound sense of freedom and fulfillment it brings.
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Getting Sober: How to Start Safely and What to Do Today
If you want to get sober but do not know where to begin, start with the immediate questions: how to stop safely, who to ask for help, and what support you will need in the first few days.
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Staying Sober: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Recovery
Once you stop drinking or using, there is still work, family, stress, and free time to figure out. Staying sober involves building routines and knowing who to call when you want to use again.
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Signs of Addiction by Substance: When to Ask for Help
You may have noticed changes in your own drinking or drug use, or be worried about someone close to you. Start with the substance involved to read about warning signs and where to get help.
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Honesty - The First Step In Sobriety
Honesty is the First Step to Recovery Honesty does not come easy to everyone. There are many people who prefer to keep certain things quiet. Maybe it is because they were taught from a young...
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Open Your Mind to Recovery
In life, we all have choices to make. Drugs and alcohol can rob us of the freedom of choice. Too many get sucked into the void of addiction, and free will is over taken by the obsession to u...
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Taking Suggestions
Taking Suggestions Taking suggestions is a vital part of recovery. Early on we can be humbled by what has brought us to our knees, usually addiction or alcoholism. Unmanageability has taken...
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My Gratitude Today
Gratitude “A man's indebtedness is not virtue; his repayment is. Virtue begins when he dedicates himself actively to the job of gratitude.”- Ruth Benedict Early in recovery I was taught that...
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