by Dana Hinders | Sep 23, 2022 | Recovery
Maintaining a lasting recovery is about more than simply refraining from the use of addictive substances. It’s about finding healthy ways to manage stress, process your emotions, and communicate with others, so you’re no longer relying on drugs or alcohol...
by Dana Hinders | Sep 16, 2022 | Addiction
Antidepressant medications are much more common than you might expect. Recent surveys have found that about 13% of all adults in the United States are currently taking antidepressants, with women and older adults using these medications most frequently. If your...
by Dana Hinders | Mar 21, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
People can develop substance use disorders for a wide range of reasons. Body dysmorphia is one contributing factor that is often overlooked.About Body DysmorphiaBody dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a condition in which a person can’t stop thinking about perceived...
by Dana Hinders | Feb 6, 2022 | Addiction, Recovery
There is nothing inherently wrong with being an introvert. Some people just feel more comfortable in smaller groups or enjoy spending their time pursuing solo activities such as reading, drawing, or creative writing. However, when a person’s desire to be alone...
by Dana Hinders | Jan 31, 2022 | Recovery
In the simplest terms, persistence refers to having both the desire and the will to continue working towards a goal regardless of the obstacles you might face. At one point, persistence was believed to be an inborn character trait that gave some people an innate...
