Relapsing Doesn’t Have To Mean Failure

When relapsing happens, it can be managed as a valuable learning process. But, when a person relapses repeatedly, further steps need to be taken.

Most people […]

Why A Healthy Diet Aids Addiction Recovery

What you eat matters, especially in recovery. A healthy diet aids recovery in many ways. Here’s why. Following a healthy, well-balanced diet is crucial for people […]

Do You Feel Awkward When You Talk About Your Recovery

You’re not alone. Broaching the subject of your recovery can be an a scary experience among coworkers, acquaintances, and while dating. Especially if […]

Bottom-up processing may be a new concept for you. It’s how we use our sensory perceptions to make sense of our world. Read on to see how it works.

Bottom-Up Processing Verywell/Emily Roberts

In order to […]

Tips on Self-care and Staying on Top of Things for Newly Single Moms

Separating and getting a divorce is always stressful. It’s often a lengthy process that exhausts and depresses both partners. Moms, […]

Improving your health should always be a priority but what if you’ve been too busy or preoccupied to think about it? Now that you’re back to work after the summer break, or back to work after the pandemic, it’s […]

Suicide prevention resources save lives

Suicide prevention resources are necessary because mental health is a crisis for thousands of people right now. The definition of the word suicide as given by the […]

Eating disorders can be crippling, but there is hope for long-term recovery

Do you know how many people have eating disorders? The statistics are shocking; 9% of the U.S. population, or 28.8 million Americans, […]

What is Pilates practice and why you should consider adding it to your healthy lifestyle? You may have seen the name in exercise studios all over the world. But what is Pilates and why is it good for you? The […]

You can stay sane in the city despite the city challenges

Can anyone stay sane in the city? I love New York. I grew up in the city and reside here now. I have spent many happy days ( and nights) running around […]

You might wonder why psoriasis affects self-esteem. It’s just a rash, right? Well, no. Psoriasis is a word that is often loosely used to describe something as inconsequential as a diaper rash on a baby, but it […]

Trauma and addiction are nearly always found together, and here’s why. I am asked repeatedly if I believe that marijuana is a gateway drug to the usage of far more dangerous and deadly drugs with much more […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is everywhere in the news. You’ve probably seen commercials about medications to help. That’s because so many people have it. In fact, in the U.S. 1.3 million people are struggling with […]

Do you know someone with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is frightening and calls for a reevaluation of priorities, a redefining of self, and relearning who you are. Life with MS is […]

Anxiety after a car accident is normal. If you’ve ever been in an accident, you know that it’s not just the physical injuries that leave a lasting impact. Even when you have minor injuries after a car acc […]

Want to know if you need an alcohol breakup? What do your ex, alcohol, and that at-home haircut from quarantine have in common? It’s possible they are no longer serving you. Just like relationships with people ( […]

Infertility is a very sensitive topic for everyone. How can you handle it tactfully? The pain of a couple going through years of trying to have a child is hard for them and sad for you. It’s especially painful […]

You may have heard of it but do you know what binge drinking is?

Are you a binge drinker or are you worried about someone who drinks excessively several times a month, or even every weekend? There’s real cause […]

When you focus on health for relapse prevention, you create new and healthier pathways in your brain. Suddenly you have new things to think about and new tasks to fulfill. Relapse prevention doesn’t mean just […]

Vitiligo changes the appearance of the skin, often noticeably, and some people with the skin condition may deal with poor body image and low self-esteem — it can be frustrating to feel different because of v […]