As family members in a relationship with someone who is dependent on substances, we can feel as though we are trying to navigate in the dark. We do not understand our loved one's behavior, their decision to continue to use is baffling if not infuriating and heartbreaking.Well, part of this could … [Read more...]
Recovery is a process- the nature of change
Consider a time in your life when you’ve admitted to yourself that you indeed have a problem. How did that realisation feel?Perhaps you were relieved, overwhelmed, terrified, or calm. Perhaps your private admission was a fleeting one before returning to your previous state of denial- “She’ll be … [Read more...]
the A word
Tightness in your throat, racing heart, stomach cramps, speeding thoughts and insomnia- AGAIN!?When your loved one is dependent on a substance, ANXIETY is a permanent (unwelcomed) resident inhabiting your mind and causing havoc to your body and wellbeing.Like all of our emotions anxiety has … [Read more...]
Change your mind in 2017
We can have so many hopes for a New Year and set admirable resolutions- however, we often find ourselves very quickly in the familiar unwanted territory as addiction is immune to the restart of our calendar.We can end up feeling overwhelmed, powerless and frustrated on a daily basis fighting … [Read more...]
Christmas time.
Well we are a few days away from Christmas day and I wanted to touch base with you all to see how your Christmas lead up is going.How are you?I realise that I cannot hear your answer but you can take a moment to really reflect on the answer to this question: How am I doing?Christmas is, … [Read more...]