Happy New Year! Time again to set your resolutions…and break them. Research suggests many resolutions are abandoned by February.  In recovery, resolutions may have more gravity. Every goal you meet is a way to build trust in yourself. This post will explore healthy...

Tis the season for giving, sparkly lights, and stress. For people in recovery, it can feel like triggers lurk around every corner during the holidays. But so do opportunities to commit to healing and connect with what really matters.  This post discusses ways to honor...

The colder, shorter days of winter mean the resurgence of an annual season most of us could do without: flu season. Having the flu can be particularly unpleasant for people in recovery. Discomfort of any kind can be more difficult to navigate in early recovery, and...

Grief affects all of us differently, but the first holidays after losing a loved one tend to be a universally difficult time.  Here are 7 tips to help you access a sense of peace and cheer while honoring yourself and your loved one.  Acknowledge it. It’s common to try...

We all experience stress; it’s part of life. However, when stress bridges into a chronic state of worry that kicks off a variety of other disruptive symptoms, it might be an anxiety disorder. Several types of anxiety disorders have been identified. It’s possible to...

October 9-15, 2022, is OCD Awareness Week, a time to generate awareness and acceptance of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. There’s a widespread perception that OCD is a constructive condition that drives us to finish projects in a certain order, pre-rinse our dishes,...

From football to festivals, recovery in autumn comes with a unique set of challenges. It can be hard to think about navigating seasonal traditions sober. However, early recovery at any time of the year is hard work, and there’s a host of benefits to beginning recovery...

Studies show that eating disorders have been on the rise since the pandemic, and college students are at especially high risk. If you suspect your student or loved one has an eating disorder, there’s no better time than the present to learn how to help. Eating...

September is Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the millions of transformations that take place annually through recovery – and all the supportive people who help make that possible.  If you have a loved one in recovery, you may be feeling pressure around supporting...

Dizziness, shaking, sweating, chills, numbness, shortness of breath, a pounding heart…these are a few common symptoms of a panic attack. The mind is a funny thing: while panic attacks can feel life-threatening, they almost never are. If you experience a panic attack,...

As you navigate recovery, it’s important to learn which feelings and experiences make you vulnerable to relapse. Commonly known as triggers, these stimuli may manifest as physical symptoms like nausea and restlessness. They may also lead to reminiscing about substance...

Summer is a surprisingly common time for anxiety and depression in children. The loss of structure and social interaction from school may be disorienting, and downtime can be its own kind of stress. If you notice a change in your child’s mood or habits, or they share...

The 4th of July holiday is a time for fireworks, pool parties, and potlucks. But it may also be a stressful time. In early recovery and sobriety, it can feel tricky to navigate events you used to associate with substance use. Fortunately, there are tried-and-true ways...

Summer is a great time to pack your suitcase and hit the road. While travel can be a fun way to unwind, it’s also a source of anxiety for many people. And for many that haven’t done much of it over the past few years, travel anxiety is more common than ever before....

Ready to quit smoking for good? This post explores why that’s a great idea and shares tips for putting cigarettes in your past. Why Quit Now? The moment you quit smoking is the moment your health and quality of life will begin to improve. Your body starts to repair...

In March, we posted about AA and NA words of wisdom, including HALT, the concept that relapse is more likely when someone is hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. Staying nourished, connected with a support network, and well-rested can make recovery easier. In this post,...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a good time to reflect on drinking habits and, if needed, to discover the help available to make a change. Unhealthy drinking is prevalent in the United States, and a national survey found that heavy drinking increased during the...

Recovery is multidimensional and unique for every person. Here at Mahajan Therapeutics, we use the ASAM Criteria to craft custom treatment plans and support individual recovery every step of the way. However, just because recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all doesn’t mean...

Dry January has become a popular tradition, a collective movement to avoid alcohol throughout the month of January. The benefits range from saving money and losing weight to restoring clarity and willpower for the year’s resolutions. Some want to stave off seasonal depression or give their liver and blood pressure a break after the holiday season.