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Practicing Recovery
Woman outdoors in a sunny field of wildflowers getting vitamin D to combat summer depression.
Depression is a mood disorder that can cause intense feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness. While it can occur at any time, depression is often more pronounced during the winter months. However, there is also a form of depression that occurs during the summer months known as summer depression. This blog post will discuss how...
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Women volunteering at a food bank
One of the biggest challenges for people in early recovery can be feeling connected to others. When you are struggling with addiction, it can be difficult to find people who understand what you are going through, which can leave you feeling isolated and alone. Thankfully, there are many ways to connect with others in sobriety....
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Therapist holding a patient hand in a session
When it comes to substance use disorders, compassion is often the missing ingredient in the recovery process. Some people see addiction as a moral failing, and those struggling with addiction are often seen as weak or flawed. This attitude can be very damaging and can hinder recovery. However, compassion can help break down the barriers...
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Woman in a forest
It’s normal to feel guilty after doing something wrong, but what about feeling guilty for simply being who you are? Toxic shame is a type of guilt that goes beyond typical feelings of regret or remorse. Instead, it’s a deeply-rooted belief that you are inherently bad or defective as a person. This type of guilt...
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Woman writing in her journal.
When it comes to recovering from addiction, journaling is an often overlooked tool that can be highly beneficial to mental health. Journaling allows you to track your progress in recovery, document your thoughts and feelings, and set goals for yourself. This blog post will discuss the benefits of journaling for mental health and how to...
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Woman sleeping.
It is no secret that sleep is essential to our overall health and well-being. But what many people don’t realize is how important sleep is in addiction recovery. In fact, a good night’s sleep can be the key to success in your recovery. Sleep hygiene is all about putting yourself in the best position to sleep...
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Two bowls of fruit
Nutrition and addiction recovery are strongly correlated, and addressing any gaps in nutrition is vital to the recovery process. Alcohol and drug addiction can be extremely harmful to an individual’s health. For example, those suffering from substance use disorders are more likely to consume alcohol or drugs regularly and less likely to maintain other health...
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By Windhaven House Alum, Melissa P. The holidays are typically viewed as a joyful and rewarding period. But for people in recovery, they are anything but typical. Instead, the holiday season tends to be one of the more difficult times of the year. And as a former treatment center “frequent flier,” I am no stranger...
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It is no surprise that men and women will have different needs in recovery. Likewise, specific issues and treatment requirements are essential to achieving and maintaining long-term recovery for women who suffer from substance use disorders. By joining other women, you’ll uncover similar stories while learning to interact with others and building and maintaining healthy...
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Often, we walk through our day-to-day patterns of life unaware of our thoughts, feelings, or actions. Most of the time our routines become second nature and we often neglect taking in the present moment. Have you ever become easily frustrated and unsure how you got there? Beginning your day by setting your intention can help...
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