As addressed in my last article, PTSD is a tricky thing. Quite frankly, it can impact all areas of life and for me, increases feelings of hopelessness. Not only did traumatic events take away my power in the moment, the lingering effects of PTSD feel like they do the same for me. The good news is that there are things ... Read More
Alumni
At FHE we are very proud and supportive of our Alumni community. They are the proof of our clinical program and when they come to us with a desire to share their story of hope, we love to recognize them. We regularly reach out to alumni and ask them to share their perspective on: what they wish they knew before rehab, their treatment experience, and their thoughts on life in recovery. There is power in relatable experiences, and through their stories we hope you will identifiy with their messages.
6 Practices That Empower My PTSD Recovery
The Warning Signs of a “Clinger” in a Codependent Relationship
The goal of a romantic relationship is for there to be a sense of balance in the entire ordeal. Having a significant other in life more or less means you have decided to team up in this life and take it on together. Simple right? Yeah, not quite. As I have discussed before, intimate relationships are perhaps one ... Read More
How I Navigate My PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a tricky beast. While the diagnostic symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, emotional and physical reactions to triggers, avoidance, increased negative impacts, and sometimes dissociative occurrences are across the board, from what I have seen, navigating PTSD and its impacts are ... Read More
Why Drinking to Cope with Work is the Ultimate Self-defeating Prophecy
In today’s society, a lot of people base their identity on their employment. What they do, their position, their salary, it’s what a lot of people base whether they are content or not in life. It’s an unfortunate truth but we live in a materialistic society here in the states. It’s safe to universally say that work, ... Read More
The Unexpected Perks of Living Alcohol Free
Many things are hard about recovery; I could write a list of 50 different angles on what makes recovery a tough thing to conquer. One of those top reasons would be that it takes time to reap the benefits truly. The phrase 'it takes time' is something those suffering from addiction do not sit well with. In general, ... Read More
5 Signs It’s Time to End a Relationship With an Alcoholic
Let's state the obvious right away, romantic relationships are complicated, very hard. It's a fantastic feeling to meet someone and have them mutually feel the same way as you do. I would even label a relationship's 'honeymoon phase' as a narcotic. You can get drunk on the feeling, and it's great! Love is a ... Read More
How to Establish Boundaries with Temperamental Individuals
Entering recovery is so much more than just abstaining from drugs and alcohol. The people who truly excel in recovery treat it like a way of life. The 12-steps are a way of life, not a school you complete and graduate from. One of the most accurate facts I have to remind myself almost daily is that I am powerless ... Read More
How to Detect the Warning Signs of an Impending Relapse
Relapse. It's a word that is discussed a lot in recovery, as expected. It's our worst fear whether we are newly entering recovery or an old-timer of 30 years. The absolute worst thing anyone in recovery could do is pick a drink or drug up again. Sadly, relapse rates are very high across the board. Why is ... Read More
