If you’re reading this, you might be feeling a mix of relief about your sobriety and frustration with a deeply uncomfortable, often unspoken side effect: constipation. It’s easy to feel like this is just one more thing going wrong, or even that it’s a sign that your body isn’t healing properly. You might even feel […]
If you’re reading this, you might be feeling incredibly overwhelmed, scared, or even just utterly exhausted. Perhaps you’re experiencing the unsettling grip of alcohol withdrawal right now, or you’re watching someone you care about go through it. It’s a challenging place to be, full of uncertainty and physical discomfort. The question of whether you can […]
If you’re reading this, you might be wrestling with the idea of what it means to be a person in recovery. Maybe you’ve heard the phrase ‘recovering alcoholic card,’ or you’re feeling the weight of a label, wondering how it fits into your life now. It’s a deeply human concern, this fear of being forever […]
If you or someone you love has experienced alcohol-related psychosis, the fear and confusion can be overwhelming. You might be wondering if things will ever get better, or if this change is permanent. Let me start by giving you the most important truth: for most people, yes, you absolutely can recover from alcohol psychosis. It’s […]
Feeling the Weight of Alcohol-Induced Depression? You’re Not Alone. If you’re reading this, you probably know the crushing weight of depression, made heavier and more persistent by alcohol. It’s a cruel cycle: you drink to escape the sadness, only for the alcohol to deepen the very despair you’re trying to outrun. It can feel isolating, […]
If you’re experiencing alcohol shakes, or tremors, you might feel a knot of fear or embarrassment in your stomach. Perhaps you’re wondering if this is a permanent state, or if it means things are worse than you thought. It’s a deeply unsettling experience, and many people feel isolated and ashamed when it happens. But here’s […]
When you’re navigating the path of recovery, the idea of sharing that journey online, especially as a recovering alcoholic on Instagram, can bring up a lot of mixed feelings. You might be looking for connection, a way to share your story and find support, but you might also feel a deep sense of vulnerability, or […]
You might be reading this because you had a few beers – maybe three, maybe a bit more – and now you’re feeling off. Perhaps it’s a lingering headache, a foggy mind, or a churning stomach. For many, especially if you’re trying to cut back or stay sober, deeper than the physical discomfort is a […]
Opening: The Emotional Tidal Wave You Didn’t Expect If you’re reading this, you might have hoped that once you stopped drinking, a sense of calm would wash over you, that the emotional chaos would simply vanish. The truth is, for many, the early days of sobriety can feel like a tidal wave of feelings you […]