No matter how "bad" your friend's #behavior has been lately, he or she is not a bad person. #Addiction is a disease. So don't# blame or #criticize. You're speaking up because you care about your friend's life and health, not to make them "get their act together." #recovery
#Addiction is a medically diagnosable condition, clinically known as "substance use disorder" or "other addictive #behaviors and compulsions." Like other chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension or asthma, addiction can be life-threatening if left untreated. #recovery
Experts often tell couples, “The problem is communication.” If it were only that simple. Usually, the problem isn't a failure to communicate, it is #communication that poisons the well of #love. The problem usually boils down to harmful communication…and usually lots of it.
Take a vacation: You are not meant to be a slave to your job. If you have vacation days, use them. Any job that gets upset with you for taking time off or doesn't value your need for space or health, doesn't value you to begin with and you shouldn't be working so hard for them.
Having healthy relationships is an important part of maintaining one’s mental and emotional health. Not only do friends and family offer support when you are struggling, but human connection is essential. Humans are social creatures. #addiction#Mentalhealth#recovery#hope
Don't be surprised, and don't take it personally. Denial is one of the unfortunate symptoms of addiction. So if you feel you're not getting through to your loved one it's not your fault or their fault. It's okay to back off and let them know that whenever they are ready for help
Reward yourself for your hard work: Sometimes in areas like school where it is one thing after another, it can be easy to feel burnt out. Remember to reward yourself with your favorite dessert or some "me time" if it has been an extremely stressful week. #BOUNDARIES#burnout