How to Stay Sober During the Holidays
What Is Seasonal Depression?
Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression linked to changes in the seasons. It usually occurs during winter
Jason Biggs
On October 11th, 2018, the actor Jason Biggs—best known for his roles in Orange is the New Black and American Pie—shared that he had been
How Do You Feel Your Emotions?
At over six years sober, I’ve found that one of the most challenging—and rewarding—parts of recovery is learning to sit with feelings sober. So many
3 Tips To Manage Seasonal Depression
Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression associated with changes in the seasons. SAD often affects people in
What is Self-Medicating?
In recent decades, there’s been more of a consensus that addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders should be treated together. This is in part because
How To Enjoy Sober Holidays
The holidays can be a difficult time if you are new to recovery. You will definitely encounter several challenges from family gatherings, emotional triggers like
It’s Never Too Late to Change
Sometimes our brains lie to us. We can be at a low point and think we’re stuck there forever or change is impossible. This is
9 Tips to Surviving the Holidays Sober
Addiction and Wanting to Be Elsewhere
I’ve heard addiction described as (in part) the desire to be somewhere else—whether that’s literally a different place or a different emotional state. This passage
