by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Feb 10, 2021 | Addiction, Mental Health
Some people view issues surrounding addiction in a negative and unforgiving light. It’s important to remember that these people do not define you or your struggle. Part of moving past stigma is understanding that stigmatized views come predominantly from a lack of...
by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Feb 10, 2021 | Healing, Mental Health
Whether you’re in recovery or still struggling with your addiction, you’re probably familiar with the feelings of guilt and shame. Maybe it’s for the things you did and said while using or maybe it’s just because you had to use in the first place. Regardless of what...
by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Feb 7, 2021 | Mental Health, Therapy
Loneliness is a normal feeling that many people encounter regardless of their circumstances. It can be hard to manage feelings of loneliness, especially when we may be struggling with mental health issues and/or addiction. No matter how lonely we may feel at times,...
by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Feb 7, 2021 | Healing, Mental Health
These days it seems that just about everything is labeled self-care: from getting a massage to doing the laundry. Truthfully, anything we do that addresses our emotional, mental, or physical needs are acts of self-care. When we think of self-care, we may equate it...
by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Feb 4, 2021 | Addiction, Healing
Coping is what we do when we are placed in difficult situations, whether they be emotional, mental, or physical. To cope is to be able to ground and stabilize yourself no matter what the circumstances may be. Coping skills are specific strategies that can be used to...
