I Hate the Holidays—But I’m Staying Sober Anyway
Even before I was in recovery, I’ve always hated the holidays. But I’ve stayed sober many a holiday season. Here’s how.
Amy Dresner
Amy Dresner is a journalist, author, and former comedian as well as a recovering addict and alcoholic. She has been a columnist for the addiction/recovery magazine theFix.com since 2012 and has freelanced for Addiction.com, Psychology Today, and many other publications. Her first book, “My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean,” was published by Hachette in 2017 to rave reviews from critics and readers alike, and is currently in development for a TV series.
Self-Care When You’re Struggling
The term “self-care” has been so overused and abused that it has lost its true meaning. Let’s talk about basic self-care—the self-care that matters when you’re in a depression.
COVID and My Mental Health
Amy Dresner shines a light on how Long COVID is impacting her mental health, including depression, fatigue, and brain fog.
Addicted to Drama
Author Amy Dresner takes a closer look at addiction to drama, why we have it, and how we can overcome it.
What is Emotional Sobriety (And Why Don’t I Have It Yet)?
Amy Dresner explores the concept of emotional sobriety and why she feels like she still lacks it, even more than 11 years into recovery.
Does Addiction Ever Go Away?
Amy Dresner looks at her own experience and leading research to answer the question of whether addiction really goes away.
I Almost Relapsed on Pain Pills at 11 Years Sober
At 11 years sober, the medication was legitimately prescribed and the pain was real, but it still nearly derailed Amy Dresner’s recovery.
When Depression and Suicidality Occur in Recovery
Despite being active in her recovery, Amy Dresner had to deal with depression and suicidal ideation at more than 10 years sober.
The Hard Art of Boundaries
I don’t think I’m alone when I say I struggle with boundaries. I didn’t grow up having strong boundaries modeled for me, and in my
Streetwise and Sober, but Still Scammed
When Amy’s Twitter account was hacked, she learned she was just as vulnerable to cons as everyone else. You might fallaciously think, as I did,
Pets are Important in Addiction Recovery
Why are pets so important to people in recovery? You might think my love for my cat Colonel Puff Puff is ridiculous. And yes, I’ve
How To Stay Sober Through A Parent’s Death
Difficult emotional situations can trip us up in recovery, and it rarely gets more difficult than losing a parent. Amy Dresner shares the lessons she’s
The Unexpected Lure of Gaming Addiction
Despite not being a “gamer,” I found myself drawn into gaming addiction through a harmless-appearing phone app. I always used to think that gaming addiction
WARNING: THIS ARTICLE MIGHT MAKE YOU QUIT VAPING
Amy Dresner wrote this blog to talk about her experiences with vaping and what it was like for her to cut cold turkey during a pandemic.
Why We’re Turning to Food, Shopping, and Nicotine During COVID-19
As you probably heard Covid-19 is a bitch: illness, death, worldwide fear, financial insecurity (or downright poverty) and for the recovery community, relapse. So while
Despite Social Distancing, COVID-19 Is Bringing Us Together
Despite the social distancing, the masks, the contagion paranoia, COVID-19 has brought people together. I’ve gotten random texts from people I barely know or old
