When Anxiety Increases After You Stop Using
Why Anxiety Can Spike After Sobriety Many people expect to feel immediate relief once they stop using substances. For some, there is relief. But for others, anxiety actually increases in early recovery. This can feel confusing and discouraging. Substances such as alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and marijuana often suppress or numb anxiety in the short term. […]
What Halloween Teaches Us About Facing Fear in Recovery
Halloween is a time when fear takes center stage. Haunted houses, horror movies, and ghost stories remind us what it feels like to be scared—but also what it feels like to survive those fears. For people in recovery, this season can serve as a powerful reminder that fear is not the enemy. The real growth […]
When Anxiety and Addiction Collide
Anxiety and addiction are each challenging to manage on their own—but when they occur together, the effects can feel overwhelming. Co-occurring disorders (also called dual diagnosis) refer to the presence of both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues to co-occur with addiction, […]