by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Aug 18, 2015 | Chapters Blog
It’s very easy to focus on the negatives in life. The things that aren’t going quite right. The things that you wish you had but don’t. Having a pessimistic attitude can derail recovery efforts and make it more difficult for clients to stay on track and keep pushing...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Aug 16, 2015 | Chapters Blog
Many people are familiar with the more common signs of depression: feelings of sadness or hopelessness, fatigue, mood swings, loss of interest, etc. They have in their mind an image of what someone with depression looks like and acts like. In reality, there may...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Aug 14, 2015 | Chapters Blog
For those struggling with addiction, the thought of living a life of sobriety can be scary. It can be easy for them to falsely assume that a sober life is a boring life and they won’t have as much fun. What will they do with their time and how will they socialize...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Aug 4, 2015 | Chapters Blog
The media is a powerful outlet. It is where people turn for news and entertainment. Everywhere you look there are advertisements, commercials, articles, social media posts, and other content. They are on television, the radio, the Internet, newspapers, movies,...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Jul 25, 2015 | Chapters Blog
For decades there have been stigmas surrounding addiction. These stigmas have left people feeling ashamed and embarrassed about their problems and recovery. They have made getting treatment and staying in recovery more difficult. The organization Faces & Voices of...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Jul 23, 2015 | Chapters Blog
Go to any news source and you can probably find a story about a celebrity battling addiction. These are people who live their life in the public eye and are expected to be positive role models. But when they falter, others are quick to judge. Just because they have...
