“Resilience is the extent to which we can bounce back from adverse events, cope with stress, or succeed in the face of adversity,” says Dr. Cindy Bergeman, a psychology professor at the University of Notre Dame, in an article on resilience from the National Institute of Health (NIH). A key factor in surviving trauma isRead More
The early stages of recovery include feelings of happiness and hope. You’re new to recovery and feel confident in maintaining your sobriety. This period is called pink clouding. You’re in the recovery honeymoon phase. What Is Pink Clouding? When you finish substance addiction treatment (or detoxification) and begin your recovery, you feel great. You can’tRead More
It is not unusual for someone who has suffered a traumatic experience to struggle with addiction. Trauma can lead to alcoholism or drug abuse, particularly trauma that stems from childhood. Further, trauma causes long-term adverse effects on people unless it is treated. Peer Support Peer support can play a positive role in trauma-specific and substanceRead More
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to remain sober at social functions? The conscious decision to stay substance-free at a social function is a part of the sober curious movement. The other parts of being sober curious are up to you. What Is the Definition of Sober Curious? Alcohol is one of the moreRead More
A negative mindset causes can give the illusion that problems are larger than they are, which can make for a troubling cycle to get stuck in. Therefore, learning to shift negative thoughts to positive thoughts is essential. Although, having a positive mindset does not mean that you will never feel sad or distressed. Part ofRead More
Most individuals who develop a substance use disorder (SUD) due to trauma never confront or effectively process their trauma; this results in a devastating relationship between trauma and substance use. Individuals with a SUD are more likely to experience traumatic events because of their lifestyle. Unfortunately, this leaves millions of people stuck in a damagingRead More
Social media is here to stay. Undoubtedly, social apps have become a part of people’s everyday routine. Some check messages before they go to sleep and after they wake up. So how is social media affecting people’s lives? Does Social Media Hurt Me? Researchers have studied social media apps’ effects on people’s mental health. TheRead More
Your mental well-being impacts your life in various ways. One way your mental health impacts your life is through your ability to follow through on goals. Many people who have experienced trauma and/or other mental health conditions struggle with accomplishing life goals. Their inner critic resulting from judgment about how they coped to survive mayRead More
Runners are a unique breed of people. They get up and move when most are content relaxing. Some say they’re crazy while others marvel at their dedication. No matter your running status, you can celebrate Global Running Day. Why Do People Run? Ask any runner why they run, and you will get a different answer.Read More
Depression is the most common co-occurring disorder in people who have experienced trauma. Further, people who have experienced trauma are 3-5 times more likely to suffer from depression. Depression can be caused indirectly or directly by trauma, but it also can be attributed to other factors. Depression is also more than 75 percent likely toRead More