Trazodone Abuse
The antidepressant Trazodone is a powerful medication that elevates levels of serotonin in an individual’s brain. This medication is typically prescribed to individuals who suffer from any one of a variety of mental or behavioral disorders, and is a powerful source of relief for many with more serious mental health conditions. Despite it’s ability to . . . . Continue Reading
What It’s Like to Be Dual Diagnosis: My Thoughts on Robin Williams
This post is probably going to be less about Mr. Robin Williams and more about me. Or rather, how his life, and more specifically, his death has affected me and thousands others. As a blog writer, the way my day goes is like this: I come in to the office, open my email and read . . . . Continue Reading
9 Excuses That Will Keep You Miserable
The only thing that holds us back from being the best versions of ourselves that we could possibly be is the excuses that we give ourselves not to try. Excuses are one of the key ingredients to misery, especially for the alcoholic or addict who needs recovery to improve on their life beyond their own . . . . Continue Reading
6 Signs You Are Artificially Creating Conflict in Your Life
Conflict can be described in many ways. There is emotional conflict, conflict of interests, or even constructive competitive conflict. But typically conflict is something that is damaging to both our own mental health as well as the relationships and values we hold as most important to us. Some say that all conflict comes from somewhere . . . . Continue Reading
Eating Disorders in Middle Aged Women
Starvation and binge strategies for weight loss are a terrible and devastating part of developing eating disorders. Engaging in self-destructive activities that have a severe effect on the body, and that in the past have been considered ‘teenage behaviors’ are actually not exclusive to the younger crowd, and are being found more and more in . . . . Continue Reading
10 Signs You Are Using Relationships to Fill a Spiritual Void
All you need is love. I am a firm believer this is the truth, the only problem is some people tend to believe that love has to be a romantic love. I believe wholeheartedly love is the essence of life, and it should be unconditional and without bias. That it is, in my opinion, . . . . Continue Reading
Women, Depression, and Addiction
Addiction and depression are common coexisting conditions, and statistics show that women who struggle with substance abuse are at an even higher risk of depression. When a woman has a depressive disorder, it interferes with daily life and normal functioning, and causes pain for both the woman with the disorder and those who care . . . . Continue Reading
10 Signs You’re Not Really Willing To Go To Any Lengths For Your Sobriety
The first 2 questions my sponsor asked me, and the first 2 questions I always ask a sponsee are simple: Are you willing to go to any lengths for your sobriety? Are you willing to follow a few simple suggestions? The ironic thing is when you ask the first question, the person says yes, and . . . . Continue Reading
What is ‘Terminal Uniqueness’ and How Can I Know If I Have It?
What is Terminal Uniqueness? As someone recovering from substance abuse and addiction, I can say that I personally have dealt with periods of what is called ‘Terminal Uniqueness’ (also referred to as personal exceptionalism). This is the false belief that the situation an addict or alcoholic is facing is unlike anything other addicts or alcoholics . . . . Continue Reading
“Why don’t they like me?”- 7 Signs You’re a People Pleaser
The subject of being a ‘people pleaser’ is one that hits home for me. I never even considered myself a ‘people pleaser’ until I had actually been called out by another person in recovery who was identifying character defects we shared. At that moment I felt the urge to disagree, but just smiled . . . . Continue Reading