Ocean Recovery

To quote the Big Book, "we can only keep what we have by giving it away." It's the means by which we practice our principles. Love, humility, discipline, willingness they all shine forth we when help others. https://www.oceanrecovery.com//the-principles-of-recovery/

In an article for Mental Health Today, Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian relates the way in which spending time in nature has helped her in her recovery journey. In doing so, she echoes some of the sentiments and strategies we've detailed in previous blogs. https://www.oceanrecovery.com//the-power-of-nature-in-tra/

A 2021 study examines the barriers and facilitators to anorexia treatment. In other words, what is keeping folks struggling with anorexia from seeking help, and what leads them to finally get the treatment they so desperately need? https://www.oceanrecovery.com//anorexia-treatment-overcom/

Awareness is taking the time to study that bigger picture. It's the constantly growing, changing, and shifting landscape that we find ourselves a part of. It's noticing the connections that are all around us and seeing how we can nurture and contribute to them. https://www.oceanrecovery.com//the-principles-of-recovery/

A recent article on Huffington Post shares some therapists' suggestions on what we should and shouldn't say when someone suffering from trauma decides to open up to us. It's excellent advice and we'd like to go over some of the key points here. https://www.oceanrecovery.com//talking-to-someone-sufferi/

Body image issues are serious symptoms and triggers for people suffering from eating disorders. This week, we'd like to share some tips on improving body image from the National Eating Disorder Association. https://www.oceanrecovery.com//tips-for-improving-body-im/

If surrender making the decision to turn the keys over to a power greater than ourselves is the first half of a two-part equation, then willingness is the second. It's taking that direction and putting it into action. https://www.oceanrecovery.com//the-principles-of-the-twel/

Traumatic experiences, particularly those that one may encounter in childhood, are a major risk factor for a number of mental health conditions as well as physical health problems, including heart attacks, strokes, cancer, and obesity. https://www.oceanrecovery.com//traumatic-experiences-and-/

As the page finally turns on a year unlike any other in history, Ocean Recovery would like to make two humble requests. The first is to please attend to the mental health of both yourself and those close to you. Our second request, after a year of such loss and isolation, is that we all make a special effort in 2021 to practice gratitude and kindness. https://www.oceanrecovery.com//happy-new-year-practicing-/

By sharing an honest look at ourselves and our past warts and all with someone else, we are starting to take ownership of all of it. And taking ownership is a necessary step in living with integrity. https://www.oceanrecovery.com//the-principles-of-the-twel/

After years of drinking and drugging, we have to start taking an honest look at ourselves, our shortcomings, and the wreckage of our past. It’s a terrifying proposition and if we’re to do it honestly, it takes a lot of courage. https://www.oceanrecovery.com//the-principles-of-the-twel/

The combination of the holidays and the return of the stay-at-home orders is sure to make things especially difficult for those of us recovering from eating disorders. https://www.oceanrecovery.com//eating-disorders-holidays-/