It is difficult to find an example of someone who shares their recovery story who does not cite a form of mental illness as being a part of what led up to their substance abuse.  In the Behavioral Health world, these are referred to as co-occurring disorders.  In the recovery world, we simply refer to […]

No matter what type of person they are or where they come from, ask any addict working a recovery program what they think about the Twelve Steps (TS). You will get the same answer every time. The Twelve Steps saved my life. The Twelve Steps are a set of guiding principles in addiction treatment. These […]

What is Anxiety? Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some time in their lives. But what exactly is an anxiety disorder? While many experience anxiety from time to time, like before a big […]

At a young age, we learn to regulate our emotions from our parents and guardians. Society pressures us to shut down emotions with phrases like “Big girls don’t cry“ or “Man up”. This mentality is outdated and actually harmful. Emotions are natural, meaning everyone has them. You have every right to feel them, regardless of […]

Emotions are a natural part of living. Yet, most people don’t take time to think about what emotions they are dealing with. When you allow yourself the time to acknowledge and assess your emotional state, you allow yourself to take control of your emotions. Doing this will help you cope with challenging situations and increase […]