Recognizing A Panic Attack
Panic attacks are scary things. It might be your first, or it might be your hundredth. Each time is scary because you may not know what is happening. Could this be the time you’re having…
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How To Find A Therapist
Finding a professional that you connect with can be a difficult task. It’s also an important one that you must give ample thought to. If you don’t feel like you can trust the person you’re…
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What’s In My Control? vs. What’s Out Of My Control?
Knowing what you can and cannot control is an important tool to have during your recovery from substance use or a co-occurring mental illness. Many people use control as a defense mechanism. The more they…
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When Should I Ignore My Instincts?
“It may go against our instinct, but there is much to be gained when we stretch beyond our comfort zone,” says Sarah Tasker. For Tasker, she would stretch beyond her creative comfort zone as a…
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What Do I Do About Feeling Lonely?
Recovery can be a lonely time for so many of us. We are working hard on ourselves, and some of us don’t have a support system which can make it even harder. Sometimes, we may…
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How Can I Wake Up Happy?
A lot of us wake up and groan at the sound of our alarm, wishing we could snooze and roll over for a few more hours. We can’t, however, so we get up and move…
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Are You Rested?
You may be getting a lot of sleep, but you may wake up feeling tired and groggy. This is because the quality of your sleep isn’t good. There are ways, however, to make sure you’re…
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Finding A Balance In Your Comfort Zone
A comfort zone looks different for everyone. One person may find comfort in a group of friends, while another person may find comfort in curling up with a good book alone. Comfort and uncomfortable is…
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How Can I Snack Smarter?
Getting through the work day or school day can be a difficult task if you aren’t nurturing your body with good foods. Luckily, there are simple swaps and snacks you can pick up if you…
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Can Food Really Impact My Mood?
“Your diet is a key factor in how your brain works,” says Christine Bailey, author of “Good Mood Foods for Every Day” for Wellness Journal magazine. “What you eat can affect your emotions,” too. It’s…
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