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If you’ve struggled with addiction for any period of time, at some point, you may have felt like you are battling to maintain control of your life. Thus, in order to regain some control over a portion of your life, you may try to manipulate certain factors that you feel you are able to control. Sadly,…
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There’s a significant amount of pressure on women during the holidays. With constant demands on your time and energy, this merry time of year can positively and negatively impact your mental health. It’s critical to take a step back and regroup if you’ve begun to feel overwhelmed or stressed during this time. Doing so will…
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When someone uses more than one drug simultaneously, this practice is called polysubstance abuse. This condition can intensify the effects of the substances, making them more dangerous. However, because it creates a new level of euphoria, it can be a tempting course of action. Many women abuse one or more drugs simultaneously, putting them in…
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The holidays are a fantastic time of the year, where people can gather with friends and family members. However, at the same time, this season comes with its fair share of stress and anxiety, leading to challenges for women in recovery. Between financial strain, unrealistic expectations, and reunions with old friends and family who you…
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If you’ve already embarked on the road to recovery, trying to remain sober may prove to be difficult. This period can be particularly challenging if you’re just beginning your time in recovery. Relapse can be part of the recovery process for some individuals, but you may not want that to be part of your story.…
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Triggers for alcohol abuse are environmental, emotional, or social circumstances that encourage women to revert to their alcohol use. If a woman gives in to these triggers, they may relapse. Therefore, it’s vital to learn what your alcohol addiction triggers are during alcohol abuse treatment. Then you can prevent relapsing, allowing you to stay sober…
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When someone you love is coping with the effects of trauma, you are also affected. It isn’t uncommon for people who are supporting those who have been traumatized to feel the effects of one’s trauma. They may develop similar symptoms of traumatic stress, which is called secondary trauma. To care for your loved ones and…
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SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, is a form of depression linked to the changes in the season. In most cases, the person’s seasonal depression appears and disappears around the same time each year. For many people, these symptoms may begin in autumn and continue throughout the winter, draining your energy and making you highly emotional.…
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Thanksgiving is a time for eating with and being with the people you love. However, if you don’t drink or use drugs because you’re in recovery for addiction, this holiday poses a real challenge. Alcohol can play a significant role in many Thanksgiving celebrations in our country. As a result, navigating the holiday without alcohol…
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A healthy relationship with food can be challenging to develop, especially when many people don’t understand what this means. A healthy relationship with food means that you are eating for a range of physiological reasons rather than emotional reasons. You should also be able to stop eating when your mind and body are completely satisfied.…
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