When you are in recovery, there are things that may remind you of certain events, places, or emotions. These are called triggers. It’s important that you learn how to recognize and respond to triggers. Without the right coping skills, triggers can result in: Identifying Triggers in Recovery When you participate…

Many people may fear the idea of going to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. It is not a comfortable situation to show up at a new location to meet new people and share intimate information about your struggles. However, there are several benefits to attending AA meetings, and attendance in support…

Any physical activity can go a long way toward improving your mood, so it’s important that you make getting active part of your routine. To take things one step further, you can practice mindful movement, where you focus your full attention on the movements you are making. How does this…

Fear in recovery is a normal part of the process, and it can be an incredibly powerful emotion, hijacking the way you think and the way you feel physically and mentally. It can cause you to make the wrong decisions and do things that hurt you rather than help you.…

When you are in recovery, you may be recovering from addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, but you are also recovering from the damage that addiction has on several parts of your life. This can extend to: Your rehab program may help you with aftercare services near the end of…

Emotional regulation enables you to understand and better control your emotions while in recovery. In substance abuse rehab programs, you might use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or similar evidence-based techniques to help you look at the impact of your emotions on the various aspects of your life in recovery. What…