Addiction is never just about one person. Whether it be an addiction to drugs, alcohol, or destructive behavior patterns, it affects everyone around them. Relationships that involve addiction can be incredibly toxic, especially when the other party is trying to achieve sobriety or experiencing addiction recovery. Understanding toxic relationships, addiction in relationships, addiction behavior patterns,…
Addiction and recovery can often take a toll on relationships. The overwhelming emotions, irregular behavior, dishonesty, and neglect can leave long-lasting scars. However, it is never too late to start mending those relationships and start anew. Relationship repair counseling, psychotherapy, and support groups can assist in developing strategies to repair damaged relationships. Insight Into Action…
Relationships are not always a bed of roses. Even the strongest ones can sometimes experience turbulence. Misunderstandings, disagreements, and conflicts can hurt the relationship and potentially cause a breakup. However, it’s not always the end of the road when a couple experiences problems. With relationship repair strategies, it is possible to rekindle the romance and…
Trust is essential for any relationship to succeed. When it comes to broken trust in a relationship, it can be challenging to repair the damage and rebuild the bond. Fortunately, you can take steps to fix your relationship and restore the lost trust. At Insight Into Action Therapy, we understand that relationships can be complex…
There will always be difficult times in a relationship, no matter how happy and healthy it is. You and your partner may be going through a hard time, or there may be problems that you have been struggling with for a long time. Therefore, open communication and conflict resolution is essential in maintaining a healthy…
Addiction affects the person with or recovering from a substance use disorder and the people in their lives. Family and friends want what is best for their loved ones, and it hurts them to see someone they care about struggle with addiction. It’s not always easy to figure out the best course of action when…
When you struggle with addiction, it can be hard to recognize the many ways that substance abuse affects your life. Because substance abuse may change behavior, this can lead you to take risks you may not otherwise take when unimpaired. The repercussions of risk-taking behavior can lead to serious problems like legal troubles, financial issues,…
If you or someone you love has been struggling with any addiction, you know that repairing relationships is typically a necessary part of ongoing treatment. However, when you struggle with sex addiction, you may find that personal relationships can be especially difficult to repair. Cheating in romantic relationships or imposition of unwanted feelings, or crossing…
We are the collective creator of our own agony. It is time for a re-awakening of consciousness when we recognize the best in ourselves and overcome the worst. ~Lawrence Overmire Americans are increasingly housebound and left to their own devices as the Covid-19 quarantine stretches into months. Measured reactions to the stress, boredom, and loneliness…
Brian looks like he has the perfect life. He has a well-paying job, nice house, great wife, and two amazing kids. But his anxiety was like a dark cloud that threatened to ruin everything. He struggled with anxiety and debilitating panic attacks for years. He often isolated at home and work, spending a lot of…