Self-Centeredness, the relationship with Addiction
Starting in the toddler years, self-centeredness is completely normal and necessary part of development. But as children grow, this can lead to a sense of entitlement and selfish attitudes as they may see themselves as the center of the universe. As parents, we all want our kids to have plenty of confidence and self-esteem. Let’s […]
Fear of detox and drug withdrawal
What are the connections between where addiction ends (or continues) and the fear of going through what may be a painful and uncomfortable withdrawal from drug usage and fear of living sober? First there must be some understanding of the facts of withdrawal and what that person will go through both mentally and physically. There […]
Healthy Attachments in Relationships?
“Each one teaches one.” Healthy attachment can often begin with trauma. Many people who are on the path of healing from trauma are learning how to restore feelings of safety and security. This begins a cycle of learning how to rebuild healthy relationships with others, more importantly finding others who are interested in healthy, positive […]
The chaos of life can be overwhelming
“I can see clearly now the rain has gone; I can see all the obstacles in my way. Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind, going to be a bright sunshiny day.” Johnny Nash (1972) Life is messy. Daily we are confronted and bombarded with millions of choices. The chaos of life can […]
The Stages of Grief!
Grief can be the price we pay for loving. There are many different circumstances that one might need to grieve, such as processing a breakup, drug of choice, friendship or change in life. This could be processing a breakup, drug of choice, friendship, change in life or much more. No matter what, it is a […]
Stages of Recovery + Stages of Change
Most everyone in the recovery field has heard of the Stages of Change. These mirror the stages of addiction recovery. These stages of recovery are what most people consider recovery to be. Keep in mind that each person experiences these steps in their own unique way. While their behaviors may manifest differently, advancing forward in […]
Recovery from Addiction can be Challenging.
Facing recovery from addiction is grueling. Getting started, finding the inner strength and motivation to pursue sobriety can be a daunting task. Being honest with oneself is hard and humbling. The first thing you must do is admit to yourself, “I am an Addict.” Overcoming an addiction is a challenge. Addiction is a disease, and […]
Recovery from Addiction
Early recovery from addiction is difficult. One of the most beneficial things a person who is new in recovery can do is get regular exercise. There are many benefits in having good health hygiene and routine. For one, exercise reduces stress, as well as boredom. Stress can be very triggering. Exercise reduces the stress hormone […]
Trauma and Addiction
There is a strong bond that connects trauma and addiction. Many people struggling with addiction have underlying trauma issues. If they don’t, they have at some point experienced trauma during their addiction. Recovery and therapeutic interventions can assist those individuals who have substance use disorders learn new ways to replace unhealthy behavior patterns and coping […]
Zoom Dysmorphia
Almost two years of Zoom meetings and calls has led to an unofficial diagnosis of “Zoom Dysmorphia.” The use of front facing cameras has impacted how people are looking at their own faces, causing additional scrutiny of their appearance. For some entire workdays are being held virtually with face-to-face meetings. Not only do they have […]