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Struggling with Alcohol Recovery after Detox?
When I first started attending a 12-step program, I kept hearing people mentioning the word "pause" or in some cases "PAWS." Both words are important to know about with regards to alcohol recovery after detox. The first refers to the act of stopping for a second...
Alcohol, Perfectionism and Trauma: Connecting the Dots
Alcoholism, perfectionism and trauma. Okay, I get the alcoholism and trauma. Both of those I could clearly identify. But perfectionism? No way? My life was a mess. I had neglected so many bills that my credit score was in the “very poor” range. Bill collectors called...
Easy Meditation for Trauma Survivors and Recovery
As a recovering alcoholic, meditation can bring peace and acceptance. It's an opportunity to breathe into calmness while offering a back door for anxiety and anger to slip out of. In fact, it is one of the most powerful tools I have to overcome the stress that may...
Water Helps Addiction Recovery: 8 Ways to Help You Drink Up
When I quit drinking, I thought all I had to do was survive the hangover and then my body would be back to normal. I was wrong. I had no idea how much water helps addiction recovery. Alcohol takes a huge toll on the body. Not only do we lose nutrients because we...
7 Motivational Tips for Sobriety Success
Congratulations, You have decided you want sobriety success. You've suffered through the withdrawals, and now you have to face the trials of daily life. You're scared, uncertain that you will succeed, and obsessed with the fact that you can no longer drink. In fact,...
6 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Manage Depression
For years I suffered from bouts of depression. It wasn’t continual, but it did affect my life. My son, on the other hand, had to manage depression on a daily basis. Unfortunately, after years of fighting against it, he ended his life. As you can imagine, following his...