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Elizabeth Ervin

10 Helpful Tips for Better Communicating in a Relationship

An honest and open communication line is a basic human need for solid relations. Effectively communicating in a relationship involves ...
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15 Disastrous Signs of Codependency in Relationships to Unlearn

Codependency in relationships is an unhealthy balance of power that can lead to disastrous endings. In a codependent relationship, one ...
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What Causes Codependency and How to Break Free in Recovery

Before knowing what causes codependency, it’s essential to understand what it is and how it affects us. First, codependency is ...
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15 Genuine Activities to Improve Mental Health Immediately

Mental health and mental illness are not the same things. Unfortunately, some people confuse the two and overlook their mental ...
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How To Control Mood Swings: 10 Effective Ways

It’s difficult to know how to control mood swings when you’re in the wrath of one. So it’s essential to ...
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How To Help an Addict Recover From A Recovering Addict

Families of addicts need to learn how to help an addict recover post-rehab successfully. Unfortunately, it’s something my family didn’t research or prepare for before my return home. Honestly, I wish they had and were shocked by several insensitive behaviors and situations. However, I understand that they didn’t (don’t) know any better. That’s a big part of my purpose in sharing these ways to help an addict recover. So that other families won’t repeat the same mistakes. Additionally, to share a warning about rehab and the recovery process.
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50 Fun Realistic Things To Do Instead of Drugs

Are you in recovery and searching for fun things to do instead of drugs? Same. But I grew tired of ...
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7 Easy Steps for Effectively Managing Triggers in Recovery

Are you new to addiction recovery and looking for ways to stay sober? Many people have many triggers, and it's essential to manage them. So these tips are helpful with managing triggers in recovery. So that when cravings or challenging emotions occur, you have a plan. Understanding triggers and how to overcome them aid in healing. Finding healthy coping mechanisms is vital to your sobriety success.
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50 Positive Thoughts to Start Your Day off Right

Starting your day with optimism in your heart makes the day go more smoothly. It's important to embrace positive thoughts to start your day. Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you --Mary Lou Retton Understanding that truth makes optimism the goal we should all be striving to achieve. Or the intention that we set for our day.
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60 Remarkable Sobriety Gifts for Dad to Encourage Recovery

Show a deserving father how proud you are with sobriety gifts for dad. Sober gifts are a fabulous idea to ...
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