Sep 28, 2023 | Sober living
Seven months had gone by, and the abusive monster I was on the streets with before messaged me on Facebook. Once you get sober, you must establish your boundaries with relationships, environments, and things. Firm boundaries should be in place to prevent relapse. So... Aug 4, 2023 | Sober living
Nitrates and nitrites are food preservatives commonly added to items like hot dogs, sausages, and bacon to keep them fresh by preventing bacterial growth. This hypersensitivity to odors is called osmophobia and is common in those with chronic migraines (52). Strong... Nov 16, 2021 | Sober living
Be extra vigilant with sunscreen, as alcohol may leave skin vulnerable to damage from UV rays. “While a hat and sunglasses can only provide so much protection,” says Camp, “a moisturizer with SPF is important to protect from often overlooked sources... Aug 4, 2021 | Sober living
In these situations, recognize what it means to you, personally, to recover. While it’s easy to focus on what other people think, it’s more important to recognize the opportunities that are fear of being sober presented to you when you improve your dependency. After... Dec 17, 2020 | Sober living
As humans, we tend to surround ourselves with people who share common interests, ideas, and hobbies. We’re hard-wired to seek similarities in others because it makes us feel heard, comfortable, and safe. It goes without saying that if you used to be — or currently are... Aug 31, 2020 | Sober living
However, SSRIs should be used with caution when patients are actively drinking because they may increase alcohol consumption (78, 79). Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the first choice drugs in non-comorbid anxiety and AUD treatments (1, 15, 102). There... 