“Living with an eating disorder takes extraordinary fortitude. And when that energy can be circumvented in a different way, incredible things happen.” — Anna Sweeney, MS, RD, LDN, CEDRD-S What is pica? Pica is an identified eating disorder which causes individuals to compulsively ingest non-food substances which have no nutritional value. The term picaoriginates from …
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“My biggest fear in early recovery was that I would never have fun again. The beautiful truth is that recovery has given me freedom and the confidence to go out in the world and leave my own mark.” — Tom Stoddart, British photographer Is recovery at home possible? There are individuals who will decide that …
“In the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths.” — Drew Barrymore It’s normal to feel uncomfortable during a detox Going through a medically supervised detox will be uncomfortable, sometimes painfully so. During a detox the human body releases strong mood-altering substances, whilst the nervous system reboots and the brain rewires itself. …
“If you can quit for a day, you can quit for a lifetime.” — Benjamin Alire Saenz What’s the difference between detox and withdrawal? A medical detox and withdrawal aren’t the same, although such phrases are often used interchangeably. For example, a medical detox involves prescribed medication to ease the symptoms during the withdrawal phase. …
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.” ― Mary Anne Radmacher What exactly is a relapse? A relapse is when an individual has undergone an addiction treatment programme but returns to drinking/using drugs or an addictive behaviour. This may be a …
“Abusing drugs — even prescription drugs — can change how your brain works. Most people start by choosing to take these medications. But over time, the changes in your brain affect your self-control and your ability to make good decisions.” — Debera Fulghum Bruce, PhD What are prescription drugs used for? Prescription drugs are used …
“Anyone, from any background, can develop a compulsive relationship with alcohol. But with the right help and guidance, it is possible to recover from alcohol addiction and build a healthy, fulfilling future.” — Addcounsel The challenges in early recovery In early recovery, there’s a meticulous focus to complete a medically supervised detox and integrate into …
“Always remember, if you have been diagnosed with PTSD, it is not a sign of weakness; rather, it is proof of your strength, because you have survived!” ― Michel Templet Childhood Trauma Most children will have experienced some kind of trauma from the moment they’re born. An infant’s very first experience upon leaving the safety of …
“Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences. It is considered a brain disorder, because it involves functional changes to brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control. Those changes may last a long time after a person has stopped taking drugs.” — National Institute on Drug …
“The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing.” — Jon Kabat-Zinn Addiction and stress Individuals who are addicted to a strong drug such as alcohol or any form of legal/illegal mood-altering substance, often started using in …
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