
“In sickness and in health.” Those words are a familiar part of a marriage vow, when a couple commits to staying together no matter what. However, one of the hardest… Read More
“In sickness and in health.” Those words are a familiar part of a marriage vow, when a couple commits to staying together no matter what. However, one of the hardest… Read More
For many people, it’s common for the bright lights of the festive holiday season to be tinged with the shadow of sadness. Feelings of loneliness, anxiety, or melancholy can be… Read More
Sobriety is a lifelong journey. So when you reflect on the question, “What does sobriety mean to me?” you will probably have different answers depending on where you at in… Read More
Sobriety brings many changes to your life, including your idea of what constitutes a fun night out. If your weekends used to be spent partying hard with friends and hitting… Read More
According to the classic song “White Christmas,” your days should be merry and bright at this time of year. But if you are feeling anxious or depressed instead, you are… Read More
If you’re new to a sober lifestyle, you may feel like you need to avoid music festivals. If the scene is a trigger for you, you might. However, there are… Read More
Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam, a prescribed medication in a category of drugs known as benzodiazepines. Doctors usually prescribe Xanax to treat patients suffering from panic disorders and… Read More
Decades ago, addiction recovery professionals took a much simpler view of recovery than we do today. Recovery for addiction was itself a fairly new idea, as was understanding mental… Read More
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by long-standing, ongoing patterns in both moods and relationships. People with BPD experience widely variant self-image and moods, which influences… Read More
The National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) defines psychosis as any one of a number of conditions that affect the mind, causing a loss of contact with reality. This kind… Read More