Discussing Addiction
What Are the Differences in Addiction Between Women and Men?
Addiction affects each individual person differently, dependent on a variety of circumstances and factors, including but not limited to, family history, environment, mental health issues, or even genetics! This week on the New Leaf Recovery blog, we’re unpicking the relationship between gender and addiction. How exactly is addiction different between men and women, and why? …
Read MoreThe Hidden Struggle of TV Presenter Richard Osman: Overcoming Food Addiction
Richard Osman is a well-known TV presenter and, more recently, best-selling author of The Thursday Murder Club. Even though he’s been appearing on our TVs since 2009 on BBC’s Pointless, Osman has only spoken about his struggles with food in recent years. It’s a daily struggle to deal with a food addiction for Richard Osman,…
Read MoreThe Importance of Stress Awareness Month
Stress is a common trigger for addiction relapse, making it crucial to develop healthy coping mechanisms for managing stress during addiction recovery. That’s why we’re highlighting the importance of stress awareness during the month of April: National Stress Awareness Month. This Year’s Theme: ACT NOW This year’s theme takes a slightly different approach to previous…
Read MoreEaster, Excess, and Addiction
Easter is a time of celebration, renewal, and hope – a great time to commit to something like addiction recovery. However, for many people, it is also a time of excess, whether it be overeating, overdrinking, or overindulging in other ways. For individuals in addiction recovery, the holidays can be a challenging time and a…
Read MoreLeaning on Others: Building a Support System for Addiction Recovery
Building a strong support system is an essential part of addiction recovery. The journey to overcome addiction can be difficult and challenging, and having a supportive network of people can make a significant difference in your ability to stay on track and achieve long-term recovery. Steps for Building a Support System: Identifying Supportive People in…
Read MoreGrief, Loss & Addiction: Navigating Triggers on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and honour the women who have played an important role in our lives. However, for individuals who have experienced loss, whether through death, estrangement, or other means, Mother’s Day can be a difficult and triggering time. The Complexities of Grief and Loss Grief and loss can be complex…
Read MoreWhy Is Self-Care Important to Addiction Recovery?
What Is Self-Care? Self-care is the practice of taking action to maintain or improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from basic self-maintenance tasks such as getting enough sleep and eating a healthy diet to more intentional practices such as meditation and therapy. The Importance of Self-Care in…
Read MoreAiring Our Dirty Sheets: 8 Common Signs of Sexual Addiction
Sex is a perfectly normal and healthy part of human nature. Indeed, an active libido can often be considered a positive sign of sound mental health. There is, however, a critical point where your sexual desires can overtake healthy levels and be classified as a behavioural addiction. Whilst most people enjoy a healthy, active sex…
Read MoreTime to Talk Day: It’s Time to Change
Time to Talk Day is an annual event that takes place in the UK, this year on the 2nd of February, to raise awareness about mental health and encourage people to start conversations about mental health and wellbeing. The awareness day and associated event is an opportunity for people to talk openly and honestly about…
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