Isolation in Recovery — How to Overcome It

Isolation

Isolation is a common problem during recovery. You might feel separated from the “outside world.” You might feel different to everyone else. You might feel shunned and excluded and completely alone. Research shows that a lack of social connection is just as harmful to someone’s health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. It doesn’t have to […]

Getting Help Before You Hit Rock Bottom

Getting help before rock bottom

It is easy to be in denial about the severity of an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Many people continue to suffer in silence until they hit rock bottom and are forced to face up to the problem. You do not have to follow this well-trodden path. You can take action right now to break […]

3 Ways to Cope With FOMO in Addiction Recovery

Many people struggle with FOMO, aka the “Fear of Missing Out.” This term refers to the feelings of loneliness and emptiness people sometimes feel when they’re worried their friends and loved ones are somehow happier or enjoying life without them. Everyone struggles with feelings of loneliness and even FOMO from time to time, but it seems […]