Are You Always on High Alert? How I Recovered From Hypervigilance Like many I struggled for years with hypervigilance in group situations.  Therefore, I usually prefer solitude, or a small, safe crowd. Hypervigilance brings about a state of increased anxiety. Other symptoms include: abnormally increased alertness, a high responsiveness to stimuli, and a constant scanning of the environment.…

Thank you Caleb for this article.      Six Ways to Stay Sober this St. Patrick’s Day   Holidays can be a difficult time for those in the midst of recovery from addiction. For recovering alcoholics, St. Patrick’s Day might seem like the kind of holiday that is best avoided…

MONDAY Night, the Recovery Topic is “Step 12.” The Twelfth Step sums up our Twelve Step recovery program as a lifetime undertaking based on the practice of spiritual principles and service to others with the same addiction or compulsion. The transforming power of the Twelve Steps is now focused on…

This is the 6th part of a 6 part talk given by Chuck C.  These talks formed the basis for his famous book, “A New Pair of Glasses.” To listen to the other 5 talks, please consider becoming a Premium member of the Recovered Podcast.  When you become Premium, you…

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Our generous Recovered Podcast Community allows us to be self supporting and not rely on outside contributions.  If you would like to join us, there are two ways. Episode Sponsorship  We will recognize you by first name only at the top, mid, and end of the episode.  Any amount will…

Our generous Recovered Podcast Community allows us to be self supporting and not rely on outside contributions.  If you would like to join us, there are two ways. Episode Sponsorship  We will recognize you by first name only at the top, mid, and end of the episode.  Any amount will…