by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 28, 2022 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
Practicing mindfulness while in recovery can help you relax and bring your focus to the present moment. Staying present can help you deal with cravings or overwhelming emotions so that you can use your feelings and thoughts as a tool for recovery. Benefits of...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 12, 2022 | Recovery
Cravings can be common in recovery and can be controlled in a variety of ways. When you experience a craving, you may not only have a mental yearning to use drugs or alcohol but have physical symptoms such as a headache, racing heartbeat, or anxiety. Cravings can vary...
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...
