by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 7, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Recovery Boredom & How to Avoid It For those who are in recovery from drugs or alcohol, a sober life may sound boring. And too much boredom can be a trigger for those who are newly sober. Cravings for drugs and alcohol may intensify when boredom hits, so keeping...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Mar 30, 2022 | Addiction, Recovery
Your Food Choices & Recovery Substance abuse and addiction take a toll on the body. Most people who receive treatment and enter recovery have nutritional deficiencies and imbalances from their time spent using substances. So, while healthy eating is important for...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Mar 13, 2022 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
An important part of recovery is learning to forgive and let go of your past. This means forgiving yourself and others and moving past the pain to allow yourself to heal and be free of your negative thoughts. Once you understand how to let go of any shame and guilt...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Mar 5, 2022 | Recovery
Dating does not have to be difficult when you are sober. Keeping dating simple can lessen the stress of impressing your special someone and thus make the experience more enjoyable for both of you. Ten Fun Sober Dating Ideas Dating is a great way to get to know someone...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Feb 26, 2022 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
If you are experiencing an inability to sleep, trouble staying asleep, or poor quality sleep, you may have a sleep disorder. Insomnia, a sleep disorder common among those in addiction recovery, can disrupt your life and threaten your sobriety. Restful sleep and...
