Fear And Shame: Tips To Overcome The Demons
Banish Fear And Shame In Recovery Updated 3/18/25 Fear and shame are powerful demons, but when the two are combined, you will feel suffocated emotionally. These two are also powerful consequences that both result from addiction (and other mental illnesses) and can promote relapse … if the feelings are not properly addressed. Therefore, it’s very […]
Overcoming Shame And Anger In Recovery
Shame And Anger Are Common Emotions Related To Addiction If you or someone you love is in active addiction or recovery, shame and anger are powerful emotions that affect everyone around you. These emotions can also be one cause of the substance use in the first place. Anger is especially scary when it’s directed at […]
How To Soften Shame
All of us carry the burden of shame, and some of us don’t know where it came from or how to let go of it. “But I was never locked in a closet or beaten with a coat hanger.” I have heard this statement from multiple clients who deny the relevance of emotional abuse. They […]