ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: December 13, 2019Updated: January 17, 2020It can be hard to fall asleep when you have so much on your mind. You are distracted by all of these thoughts running in your head that you forget to breathe, your body seizes up, and your breathing and heart rate quicken. By using mindfulness, you will be…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: December 11, 2019Updated: January 17, 2020Being a victim of addiction can mean that you have isolated yourself. You may have forgotten social skills that you used to know before you used drugs. It is important to learn how to become social again by skills such as making eye contact so that people know that…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: December 9, 2019Updated: January 17, 2020Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a form of therapy that changes your negative thought patterns. There are a number of reasons why something decides to take this form of therapy so that they can be aware of their thought patterns and how it is taking over their life. One of these…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: December 7, 2019Updated: January 17, 202012-step meetings are where alcoholics or drug addicts gather around and either listen or share their stories. Some may feel intimidated to go as they are worried about getting judged or feel their problem is not serious enough to attend a meeting. It is important to know what you…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: December 5, 2019Updated: January 17, 2020Ryan Reynolds plays a superhero, Deadpool, who fights evil. But just because someone plays a superhero does not mean that in real life, they are not in need of one themselves. Recently, Ryan Reynolds broke the stigma of anxiety by coming out about his own problems in hopes that…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: December 2, 2019Updated: November 11, 2020Many people recognize treatment for substance abuse to be living in a facility for 30 to 90 days while you receive 24/7 care from therapists and medical professionals. Inpatient treatment may be one option, but it is not the only one. You or your loved one can experience benefits…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: December 1, 2019Updated: January 17, 2020We live in a technology-centric world full of televisions, computer screens, and iPads. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that the average child watches seven hours of television, surfs on the internet, and plays video games daily. It is important to decrease the amount of time we allow children…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: November 27, 2019Updated: November 11, 2020Somatic experiencing is a therapeutic approach that helps resolve trauma. Sometimes, when subjected to trauma, your body becomes stuck in the experience. As a result, you don’t fully work through the steps needed to recover. Much like grief, there’s a process your body must undergo to heal from trauma fully. If…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: November 25, 2019Updated: July 2, 2020You’ll find the words “evidence-based treatment” used throughout drug and alcohol treatment program websites. You’ll also hear these words used along with specific kinds of treatment, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Bayview Recovery is an addiction treatment center with experienced and caring professional staff. They provide evidence-based treatment for substance…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: November 21, 2019Updated: November 11, 2020Holistic therapies treat all areas of your life. When addiction is involved, holistic medicine focuses on more than just your physical needs. It focuses on feeding your emotional and spiritual life, too. Common components of a holistic treatment program include training in nutrition, exercise, relaxation, social expression, and more. This…
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