When venturing back out into the realm of romance it is easy to become overwhelmed by the power of emotion. If you are not on the alert, unhealthy past relating habits may creep in to infect a new sober relationship. One of the more effective ways to protect your recovery when becoming romantically involved is […]
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How To Set Boundaries in Recovery
If you are in the process of rebuilding your life in recovery you already know how important it is to clean up the areas that were affected by your substance use. Whether it is restoring your health or resurrecting a career, there is plenty of work to be done. One of the areas that may […]
Is Codependency Affecting Your Loved One?
Codependency crosses that fine line between wanting to offer love and support to a loved one and becoming a preoccupied and controlling force in their life. For many with a loved one battling substance use, the instinctive desire to try to save them from the devastating effects of the disease is understandable. However, the enabling […]
Am I COUNTER-Dependent?
Most people are familiar with the concept of codependency and there is even a 12-Step program built to assist people in working through these behaviors. On the flip side of this tendency to enable and fail to set boundaries is a lesser-known concept known as counter-dependency. Those that are codependent often feel a strong sense […]
How to Work Through Codependent Behaviors In Recovery
Struggles with substance use disorders can tear a family apart. The love felt for a family member suffering from addiction can often blind us to the damaging effects of their behavior. Substance use disorders change people physically and neurologically. Codependency with family members or loved ones can contribute to the dysfunction without realizing it. Codependency […]