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Relationships in Early Recovery

Relationships in Early Recovery

  • Posted on August 13, 2016
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Early recovery is a tender time. Emotionally, we’re all over the place. We thought we knew what to expect when we were using and it was not always the case. Now, we’re still not sure. It’s both unfamiliar and at times, waaaay too uncomfortable. I like the analogy of the apple. When we’re putting substances in our system, our brains are overflowing with all kinds of activity. Like putting tons of sugar on an apple. A candy apple! Now that we’re not adding sugar to the apple, our brain tells us its SOUR!,…continue reading →
Alternatives: Hypnosis for Addiction

Alternatives: Hypnosis for Addiction

  • Posted on July 29, 2016
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This Recovery Life is going to be bringing you a series of “Alternative” methods to assist with the facilitation of your Recovery. Our first post comes from a Licensed Hypnotherapist, Emiliano Lena. The focus is hypnotherapy. In the past, you might have heard of people stopping their smoking via hypnosis. Hypnosis has roots in Ancient Egypt and Hindu Vedas a few thousand years ago. Within the last century, it has been regarded to be an increasingly useful tool in diminishing mental as well as physical distress. We’ve all heard sayings like , “You…continue reading →
Getting Help: How to Take Hold of That “Hand uP”!

Getting Help: How to Take Hold of That “Hand uP”!

  • Posted on July 19, 2016
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Just this week, I came across someone who has been recovering “on his own”. Recognizing that you have any issue at all is a monumental step. Stopping the detrimental use of alcohol, other substances and/or behaviors as a result is highly commendable! You might feel that someone like this has things “under control”, and you know, this individual is on the way! It is much easier to STAY STOPPED once you’re not using substances anymore than it is to STOP. Stopping Alcohol and other  substance use is the first step and just the…continue reading →