How Relationships May Change in Recovery
As you change and grow, not everyone in your world may jump on board, because guess what? Recovery is a big adjustment for them, too.
As you change and grow, not everyone in your world may jump on board, because guess what? Recovery is a big adjustment for them, too.
Clearing clutter can be difficult, but have faith that what you have let go of is not necessarily gone forever, and may have a better use somewhere else or by someone else.
Changing what you’re doing with food is not about applying willpower or self-discipline, sometimes there are complex biological issues underlying food behaviors.
When we use a defense mechanism, we are typically trying to protect ourselves from unpleasant emotions and feelings. This may sound like a good thing, but this tactic works against us.
Our underlying beliefs color everything we do, think and say, whether we realize it or not. These perspectives have a powerful effect on how we perceive food choices and on our body image.
Should statements are a type of cognitive distortion that happen when someone is constantly dissatisfied with whatever’s occurring in the present moment.
Yoga nidra is a state of deep relaxation. It’s not hypnosis, more like a form of active sleep, where your body sleeps but your mind stays alert.
You don't have to be afraid of triggers. You can learn to understand them and deal with them—not eat, restrict, or purge over them.