Growing up, I was convinced life was more or less what was portrayed in the media.
I remember 3 years ago when my son’s addiction was really bad. He was living in my house and would sleep all day, refuse to work, and would be up all night wandering around the house keeping me awake and irritated every night.
Ten years ago, I didn’t want to live a better life. I didn’t want to grow as a person. I just wanted to not wake up in withdrawal from pills and to stop nodding out at work.
We are addicts. We know about habits. They are tough to kick, impossible to manage. I recall my drug habit was so crippling that I couldn’t leave my bed in the morning without mapping out my day according to the fix.
I’ve been on a fairly steady regimen of medication for my mental and physical health since I got sober almost 10 years ago. Before that, drugs, alcohol, and an improperly adhered to rotation of psych meds made my life a blur of blackouts, breakdowns, and hospitalizations.
If you’re like most addicts and alcoholics, you’ve gathered a collection of embarrassing, wild, funny, sad, and/or other jaw-dropping, crazy things you did while under the influence.
At the end of 2018 my son went into the best rehab our money could buy. We thought this would be the answer to our prayers but the truth is, it’s not that simple.
Below are four quick tips that can be utilized when going through the early times, which can help alleviate any fears or anxieties you might have during that turbulent stage.
Michigan residents may now place an opioid-specific advance directive in their medical files.
Despite the fact that I had only begun drinking at the beginning of college, I had gone downhill fast. I found out quickly that alcohol eased my anxiety and depression and I clung to that.
Accountability – it’s a word you hear all of the time when talking about how to change a behavior.
From one recovering addict to another, I want you to know that I get it. I understand you, because I’m a lot like you. The fact is that if there were one trait I had to name that every person struggling with addiction owned, I’d have to say it’s our tendency to become easily bored. That, and also thrill seeking, I suppose. But they are related.
Don't know if you can overcome your addiction? Feel overwhelmed in taking the first step towards recovery? This blog entry is for you.
We all know that eating right makes a huge difference for your health. It’s common sense: eat well, feel good.
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