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Recovery Isn't a Straight Line So you’ve acknowledged that you have a substance abuse problem. You’ve gone to treatment, and you’ve done the work. But you’ve found yourself in some tricky, trying spots after finding sobriety. Now you’re tackling what might be your...

How much do you like yourself? The confidence you feel in our own worth and abilities is what determines your level of self-esteem. A short quiz from PsyCom can help you see how high or low your self-esteem may be. Someone who has a healthy self-esteem believes that...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) If the thought of fall, pumpkin spice lattes, and bonfires bums you out... If you find yourself confused by the unnerving cheer on a snowman’s face...f your mood lowers rapidly along with the liquid mercury in the thermometer... If...

When a Loved One Gets Help Having a loved one in addiction treatment can spark a range of emotions: relief, worry, loneliness, and hope, to name a few. Whether it’s our partner, son, daughter, or other close family member, we feel their absence when they are...

In the Movies In Forrest Gump, actor Tom Hanks plays a young southern man who goes to the Vietnam War and befriends Lieutenant Dan. Later in the movie, we see that Lieutenant Dan has become a paraplegic and alcoholic after he completes his service. Life isn’t always a...

It’s unspoken but loud. It’s in the back of our minds and makes us hesitate to move forward. It’s the feeling that we’re weak and negligent for going to recovery--a feeling that increases ten-fold if we’re parents. If you are a parent battling addiction, you may feel...

Physical Fitness Many of us look at fitness like a chore. The sweat, the pain, the lack of instant results: it can be pretty disheartening. When it comes to addiction and substance abuse disorders, what causes us pain can often be eradicated instantaneously. That easy...

You Did It You took that first step to getting your life back. You entered treatment. You did the work. You’re finally ready to be employed and gain financial independence. If this is the case for you or your loved one, getting back into the job market after addiction...

What Exactly Are Antidepressants? Antidepressants are a type of medicine that may aid in the relief of depression symptoms, social anxiety disorder symptoms, anxiety disorder symptoms in general, as well as other mental health ailments. They work by supporting the...

Conquering opioid addiction, whether the addiction involves prescription medication, heroin, or other forms of opiates, typically requires professional treatment that includes detox, intensive therapy, education, and relapse prevention planning. We can look to several...