C. Scott McMillin | Recovery SI

Recognizing Unresolved Grief

Like so much else, the grieving process tends to get lost in the miasma of substance use and addiction.

It’s designed to prevent drinking on impulse, but if I’m an alcoholic with a history of impulsive drinking, do I really want to mess with this?

Somehow, your brain has interpreted this as a present threat and released anxiety chemicals into your system.

Good sleep patterns are an antidote for depression, and research shows that better sleep directly improves your mood.

There’s plenty of evidence that treatment for depression works, and that people with co-occurring disorders can and do get a whole lot better.