Coping With Sleep Issues in Recovery
Addiction significantly impacts sleep. People in active alcohol addiction may think drinking is the only way they can fall asleep (I did), but alcohol is
On Psychotropic Medications
What are Psychotropic Medications? Psychotropic medications are pills you can take to help treat mental health disorders. Not everyone who is diagnosed with a mental
Staying Sober on Halloween
7 Ways to Stay Sober on Halloween Halloween in recovery—especially early recovery—can be a challenge. Most parties involve alcohol. However, there are many fun ways
The Myth That Alcohol Calms You Down
The last couple years of my drinking, I had panic attacks nearly every morning as the alcohol wore off. But until I got sober, I
Taking Time to Acknowledge Growth in Recovery
In my experience, there is a lot of forward momentum in recovery. I’m constantly looking to grow and learn—making up for lost time from my
Top Five Sober Activities to Do in Baltimore, Maryland
Top Five Sober Activities to Do in Baltimore, Maryland When you first become sober, it can be an adjustment to fill your time in new
Having Compassion for Your Past Self
As your mind clears in recovery, you might feel like a very different version of yourself. You may want to separate current you from the
Staying Sober Through Grief and Pain
Grieving is a huge and really painful process—whether that’s a death, a breakup, the end of a friendship, your health, or any other big loss.
Making Big Choices During Recovery
When we’re in active addiction, it can be difficult to have intention. I never felt like I could take responsibility for my choices. In the
How Recovery Changes Over Time
In my seven years sober, I’ve learned that some things about recovery stay the same—and many things change. It continues to be full of surprises,