What songs have inspired you in your recovery? ___ So what describes one person’s experience of addiction? It’s personal. I am a fan of U2. Like me, you may appreciate their body of work, or you may not. But I invite you to consider what their lyrics have to say about the fall into addiction. … More U2: Addiction is So Cruel and Recovery is No Fool
Paranoia. Do. You. Know. What. It. Feels. Like? ___ No matter our experience, each of us has an issue, a feeling, a situation, a desire for… Something. That. We. Wish. We. Could. Change. And when we are alone, we feel as if that is all that we have left. To understand one man’s paranoia, watch … More Inside One Man’s Paranoia
It is rare today that we do not hear an opioid-related story in the media. The media attention has brought opioid abuse and drug treatment directly into political and public awareness. Some of this attention is much needed, but with all of the attention, the myths have also grown. These myths matter because myths perpetuate … More 4 Things About Addiction and Recovery That You May Not Know
“Go for a walk or run. Step outside. Cycle. Play a game. Garden. Dance. Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity you enjoy and that suits your level of mobility and fitness.” For article, “6 Activities That Are Like Vitamins for Your Mind,” click on photo.
For article, “The Story of Your Recovery is Told Through Your Relationships,” click on photo.
Depression is not simply a chemical imbalance, nor is it caused by any one issue. For article “What I Learned About Depression from Johann Hari”, click on photo.
“The story of our recovery is the story of our relationships.” Relationships are the place where we will experience our greatest heights. And our lowest depths. But without at least a few close relationships, we cannot become all of who we can be. Conflict in our relationships is stressful and disruptive. We often think that … More The Story of Your Recovery is Told Through Your Relationships
Last week, I read a humorous article about how someone hired a “Human Uber” to go to work for him. And then he wrote about it. Human Uber means that you hire someone else to step in for you and they wear a helmet with an iPad screen on the front so that your face … More Can You Uber Your Recovery?
If addiction is unhealthy learning, then how do we “unlearn” our addictions? For article, “What if Addiction is Not a Disease and Your Brain is Not ‘Broken’?”
“If you sit back and just let life pass by your happiness will also disappear down the stream.” For article, “6 Activities That Are Like Vitamins for Your Mind,” click on photo.
Getting High on Recovery 