Roughly 89 years ago, two people struggling with addiction got together and decided that they were going to have to do two things if they had any hope of recovery. One was to work with other people also struggling with addiction (to be “of service”). The other was to adopt a “Higher Power” greater than […]
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When people think of anxiety, they often think of social anxiety and in some cases generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) as well. Yet, several types of anxiety disorders may be overlooked by the general public, such as panic disorder (PD). According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in a given year an estimated 2.7%
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There is an old paradoxical saying that goes, “You never know what you never know.” This is an important message in recovery because many times we think we have all of the answers and that blocks us off from the solution that we are looking for. Once we open ourselves up to new ideas and
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Many people avoid seeking treatment because they feel as though they have reached a “point of no return.” These can be physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual points. Many people also feel like they have created too much havoc, done too much damage, torn too much down to ever come back. This is a fallacy. There
Starting a recovery program without having all of the information can be like driving to a new destination without any directions. This is why assessments in recovery are so important. They give both the individual and the professionals supporting them the information they need to help them achieve the most well-rounded mind-body recovery. This is
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Post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) is much more common than many people may realize. This is especially true for women. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the National Center for PTSD, “Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men. About 8 of every 100 women (or 8%) and 4 of every
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The iconic German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once asked and answered, “What do you regard as most humane? To spare someone shame.” Shame is often a big part of active addiction. Struggling individuals wonder why they cannot recover on their own, and why they keep hurting the ones they love. The good news is that in
Making changes is difficult. However, when you are struggling with addiction it is necessary. In life coaching and individual counseling through treatment at New Creation Recovery, you work with a counselor who helps you to make changes, including building life skills. A helpful technique is to discover your purpose. When you have a firm grasp
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Some people find it challenging to be honest about their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors during treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). Trauma and other underlying factors may influence how you present yourself to others. According to Scientific Reports, “Personal values . . . guide humans’ attitudes and behavior, [which] makes them an essential component of
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Finding resilience and building healthy coping skills are essential steps in healing from substance use disorder (SUD). Resilience is known to help people recover from alcohol use disorder (AUD) and other addictive behaviors. According to Alcohol Research Current Reviews, “As related to alcohol dependence, improving resilience would influence cognitive and emotional control in the face
