Addiction Recovery
Recovering from substance misuse and addiction disorders takes a lot of very hard work. Here are tools that can help make the process work a little easier.
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Busting Trauma Myths: Not Talking About Trauma Doesn't Help You Heal
Some people think that avoiding acknowledging trauma is the solution to painful trauma experiences. But that doesn't work because avoiding trauma does not erase its impact. Whether we talk about traumatic experiences or not, our brains and bodies still remember them. Avoiding the exploration of trauma may offer temporary relief from discomfort, but that ultimately serves to delay the healing that comes when we address it. #traumamyths #trauma #PTSDmyths #traumahealing
Busting Trauma Myths: Talking About Your Trauma May Not Be Helping
It's not that talking about trauma is wrong. Open conversations about traumatic experiences can be a crucial aspect of the healing journey. But it's vital to understand that simply recounting these events or retelling your trauma story may not always be beneficial. Click to read more about this and other myths of trauma. #traumamyths #trauma #PTSDmyths #traumahealing
Busting Trauma Myths: "I Don't Have Trauma"
Trauma has many forms, and everyone has experienced it. Trauma is a universal thread woven into the fabric of our existence. While the intensity and type of traumatic experiences vary widely, their presence is felt by every human being. When we acknowledge the acknowledging the universality of trauma, it helps create opportunities for people to feel safe sharing their stories and seeking healing. #traumamyths #trauma #PTSDmyths #traumahealing
Busting Addiction Myths: 12-Step Group Are Not Required for Recovery
Groups like AA and NA are part of many people's recovery for good reason: they work. But some people believe that 12-Step groups are absolutely required for recovery from addiction. That simply isn't true. While they offer helpful support and tools, there are many other addiction recovery programs and resources that help. My advice: find what helps you change harmful behaviours that negatively impact your life. #addictionrecovery #addictionmyths #substanceusedisorder #addictionstigma
Busting Addiction Myths: There Isn't Just One Way to Recover
There is no magic bullet for addiction recovery. And there is no single thing that works. People seeking recovery from addiction disorders are often told they "have to do" something specific because it worked for someone else. In my experience as an addictions therapist, I have found that people really need to find what works for them. Everyone is different and has different needs. The pathways of true recovery can be quite varied! #addictionrecovery #substanceusedisorder #addictionstigma
Busting Addiction Myths: Addiction Isn't A Moral Failing
It's true that people in addiction sometimes engage in questionable behaviour because addiction is driving these behaviours. But addiction itself isn't a moral issue. Substance use and addiction disorders are often an attempt to medicate the symptoms of trauma or emotional pain. Read more addiction myths in this article. #addictionmyths #addictionrecovery #SUD #recovery
Sober October Challenge
Sober October is coming. And giving up alcohol shouldn't be that hard - unless you've got some reasons reasons you need alcohol. Does it help you sleep? Do you use it to "manage" your anxiety. Or you have no friends or hobbies that don't involve drinking. Some people self-medicating trauma symptoms. If you struggle to give up alcohol, it's time to get honest about the reasons why. #sobermonth #dryjanuary #sobriety #substanceuse #soberoctober #sobriety
September is Recovery Month
The month of September is a time to celebrate those in recovery from addiction and offer hope to anyone still suffering. Here are 10 good reasons to make September your month for recovery. #recoverymonth #sobriety #addiction #addictionrecovery #substanceuse #substanceusedisorder
Busting Addiction Myths: The "Addictive Personality" Doesn't Exist
There is no such thing as an "addictive personality". All types of personality types are vulnerable to addiction. The contributing factor to addiction isn't someone's personality but rather unhealed trauma and unaddressed mental health issues. Read more addiction myths in this article. #addictionmyths #addictionrecovery #SUD #recovery
Busting Addiction Myths: Addiction Doesn't Only Affect "Certain People"
As an addiction therapist, I can tell you that addiction affects all "types" of people: every cultural background, every income level, every level of education, every family background. We need to make is less judgmental for people from all backgrounds to seek help for addiction. #addictionmyths #addictionrecovery #substanceusedisorder #addictionstigma
Substance Use and Mental Illness
People often self-medicate mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or trauma with substances. People who experience mental health challenges feel stigmatized by their illness. Too often, they try to manage things on their own. Here's the bottom line: a person with a concurrent disorder has two issues that need addessing. Treatment helps and recovery is possible. #dualdiagnosis #addiction #mentalillness #mentalillness
Is a Sober Month Difficult for You?
Giving up alcohol shouldn't be hard - unless there are some reasons you need alcohol. Perhaps it helps you sleep. You might be managing anxiety with it. Or you have no friends or hobbies that don't involve drinking. Some people are self-medicating trauma symptoms. If you struggle to give up alcohol, it's time to get honest about the reasons why. #sobermonth #dryjanuary #sobriety #substanceuse #soberoctober #sobriety
Grounding Tools for Anxiety or Trauma
Here's video that offers some simple and quick tools for helping with anxiety or trauma triggers. We can all benefit from knowing simple tools to help our nervous system feel more regulated and grounded. In this short video, I teach several short practices you can experiment with to find something that works for you. These also work for insomnia, frustration, or just because you want to feel more connected to yourself. #grounding #anxiety #emotionalregulation #anxietytools
Busting Addiction Myths: Tough Love Can Be Harmful
Sometimes, “tough love” looks more like shaming, punishment, or rejection. This just increases hopelessness and despair. Instead, it can be more helpful to communicate love and support while also stating concerns and setting boundaries. Speaking the truth in love and keeping the boundaries you set is more helpful. #addictionmyths #addictionrecovery #substanceusedisorder #addictionstigma
Busting Addiction Myths: Recovery Isn't About Wanting it "Badly Enough"
Most people who struggle with addiction want things to be different. Many of them are not getting the help they need to address the reason they are mood-altering - things like unresolved trauma or mental health issues. It's time to shed light on these misconceptions and replace them with a more informed perspective grounded in compassion and science. It's time to give people struggling with addiction more help. #addictionmyths #addictionrecovery #substanceusedisorder #addictionstigma