Managing Anxiety in Recovery from Addiction and Eating Disorders

Managing Anxiety in Recovery from Addiction and Eating Disorders Anxiety and anxiety disorders are a very real part of the struggle one faces when living with an eating disorder, addiction, or co-occurring disorders. Anxiety is more than just the feeling of stress. It is a combination of heightened nervousness, restlessness and constant worry, which is

The Augustine Recovery Center

The Augustine Recovery Center The Augustine Recovery Center is proud to call North East Florida home. It’s been eight months since our doors have opened, and we’re thrilled to offer a unique alternative into the field of recovery. We approach each new day with unwavering faith and gratitude, we are extremely excited about the work

Managing Your Recovery During the Holidays

Managing Your Recovery During the Holidays Whether you’re in recovery, know and support someone who is or work in the substance abuse treatment field, it is important to acknowledge and validate the difficulties the holidays present for maintaining sobriety and explore some ways to cope with these challenges. As wonderful as the holiday season can

Finding Recovery During the Holidays

Finding Recovery During the Holidays “Who wants to spend Christmas in rehab?” That common thought runs through the minds of most every person battling alcohol or drug addiction. Although, after denial is pushed to the side, the thought really turns into: “who wants to spend Valentine’s Day, Fourth of July, my neighbor’s birthday, Monday, etc.

Pitfall in Recovery: Fear

Pitfall in Recovery: Fear Fear has fueled your entire addiction. This basic emotion set the wheels of your active addiction into motion. Maybe you feared feeling the pain and anger from your past and you s ought out that first buzz or high. When you were living through the chaos of addiction, fear kept you

Paving a New Road in Recovery

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Paving a New Road in Recovery If you ever watch the reality shows “The Bachelor” or “The Bachelorette,” you see beautiful men and women living in a mansion looking for love. Once the cameras stop rolling and the last rose has been given out, you imagine these reality stars will ride the wave of media

Recovery on Social Media

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Recovery on Social Media You live in a time where the world revolves around Facebook and Twitter. Nothing is official or newsworthy unless you have updated your status and shared with you 700 closest cyber friends. If you want to post about a promotion at work or how wonderful your significant other is, then take