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Let's Talk!: Urges and cravings

Last post by PnorkelPW Mon Dec 26, 2022 9:31 pm
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Vik Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:27 am

One of the biggest things we're up against when making change are urges, or cravings. Learning to identify them, and how best works for us to manage...

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Mon Dec 26, 2022 9:31 pm
Let's Talk: What are your plans, once you've recovered from addiction?

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Dec 15, 2022 8:15 pm
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Leonarda Thu Feb 04, 2021 6:07 pm

Hi everyone,
The scariest place to be on the road to recovery can often be the thought of 'What's next?' - the road of the future that leads out onto...

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Thu Dec 15, 2022 8:15 pm
Lets Talk: Residential Rehab..........What happens?

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:57 pm
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EMMI Thu Nov 17, 2022 11:59 am

Lets Talk Residential Rehab.........What happens?

In the recovery space we are often talking about residential rehab, and I wanted to follow on...

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Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:57 pm
Let's Talk Residential Detox..........What Happens???

Last post by PnorkelPW Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:33 pm
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PnorkelPW Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:45 pm

Let's Talk Residential Detox..........What Happens???

For some people, an admission to detox will be part of the journey……..but what happens?? I...

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Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:33 pm
Let's Talk!: Lapse and relapse

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:07 pm
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Vik Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:36 am

For so many, lapses are part of the journey to recovery. While they can feel really crappy, lapses do not mean you cannot do it, or that you should...

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Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:07 pm
Let’s Talk: Dealing with Guilt and Shame

Last post by PnorkelPW Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:39 pm
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Lady Bug Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:10 pm

When you’re struggling with substance abuse and addiction, you will do things you wouldn’t dream of doing sober, just to get through the day. After...

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Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:39 pm
Let's Talk: Relapse Prevention and Strategies

Last post by ScorpionPW Thu Sep 15, 2022 9:08 pm
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Sunflowerseed Wed Sep 07, 2022 2:48 pm

Relapse Prevention and Strategies

We all know that recovery is not smooth sailing. You will face many barriers along the way. Lapses and...

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Thu Sep 15, 2022 9:08 pm
Lets Talk! International Overdose Awareness Day

Last post by EMMI Thu Sep 01, 2022 1:52 pm
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EMMI Wed Aug 31, 2022 2:47 pm

International Overdose Awareness Day

The 31st of August is International Overdose Awareness Day . Overdose can affect anyone, and can occur at any...

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Thu Sep 01, 2022 1:52 pm
Lets Talk: Hepatitis

Last post by EMMI Thu Jul 28, 2022 11:41 am

EMMI Thu Jul 28, 2022 11:41 am

World Hepatitis Day

The 28th July each year marks ‘World Hepatitis Day’ . The World Health Organization among many other organizations globally...

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Thu Jul 28, 2022 11:41 am
Let's Talk: How to set boundaries with your loved ones

Last post by Lhiver Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:18 am

Lhiver Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:18 am

How to set boundaries with your loved ones.

Supporting a loved one during recovery is a tremendous effort. We want to do what’s best for those...

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Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:18 am
Let's talk! - 'Addiction': What’s it mean anyway?

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:57 pm
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Vik Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:50 pm

“Addiction”: What’s it mean anyway?

You said you wanted information, we heard you. We’re introducing a new content series where we will be...

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Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:57 pm
Lets Talk: Setting Goals in Recovery

Last post by ScorpionPW Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:32 pm
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Lhiver Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:53 am

Setting Goals in Recovery!

Time and time again we hear people talk about the importance of setting goals in recovery, but how do we actually go...

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Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:32 pm
Let's Talk: Identity and Recovery

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:53 pm
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Lhiver Tue May 31, 2022 11:28 am

Identity and Recovery!

The word identity is thrown about a lot. How we are perceived by others, how we present ourselves and how we want to be...

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Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:53 pm
Let’s Talk!: Reconnection: How to establish and maintain social connections

Last post by CaptainKirk Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:51 pm
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Peace Dove Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:28 am

Usually, when we think of our social connections, the first thing that pops into our minds is the people we are closest to: friends and family....

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Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:51 pm
Let's Talk: How to make new friends?

Last post by Opdno47 Sat Oct 30, 2021 2:57 pm
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Peace Dove Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:10 pm

Most of us experienced making friends for the first time during childhood, school being the most popular place for such deed. However, as we grow up...

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 2:57 pm
Let's Talk!: The benefits of peer support in online communities

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:22 pm
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Peace Dove Mon Oct 11, 2021 3:36 pm

Hi everyone, on this occasion we’re going to talk about the benefits of peer support in online communities. :)

The Internet and technology have...

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Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:22 pm
Let's Talk: Navigating the Grand Final weekend

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:28 pm
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Lhiver Thu Sep 23, 2021 3:22 pm

The Grand Final is just around the corner, and no matter whether you’re backing the Demons or cheering on the Doggies, it’s an exciting time!

For...

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Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:28 pm
Let's Talk: Hobbies and Recovery!

Last post by Katiee Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:42 am
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Lhiver Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:04 am

As we move through recovery, we might find we have a bit of extra time on our hands. For some, having too much spare time can lead to boredom, which...

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Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:42 am
Let's Talk: International Overdose Awareness Day

Last post by Lhiver Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:49 am

Lhiver Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:49 am

International Overdose Awareness Day

The 31st of August is International Overdose Awareness Day. Overdose can affect anyone, and can occur at any...

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Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:49 am
Let's Talk: COVID-19 Lockdown & how to cope

Last post by Peace Dove Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:54 am
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Lady Bug Thu Sep 10, 2020 6:39 pm

For all of us in Australia, we have experienced what it was like to be “locked down” in isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, none more so...

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Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:54 am
Let's Talk: The importance of exercise in recovery

Last post by WildeReformed Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:04 pm
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Lhiver Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:01 pm

Recovery brings with it a lot of change, as you begin to move towards your goals, you will probably find you have a lot more time on your hands....

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Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:04 pm
Let's Talk: Meet the Counsellors

Last post by ScorpionPW Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:28 pm
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TheDees Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:22 pm

Hey folks, we're starting a new thread here to discuss counselling and recovery!

Have you considered reaching out to a counsellors? Professional...
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Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:28 pm
Let's Talk: Navigating Christmas

Last post by HeitaWoorb Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:43 pm
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HelpfulBee Sat Nov 28, 2020 5:16 pm

Christmas is just around the corner now! And as amazing of a season Christmas can be, for many of us who have experienced addiction, and those of us...

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Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:43 pm
Let's Talk: World Book and Copyright Day!

Last post by teapot Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:27 am
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TheDees Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:58 pm

Hey folks!

Friday the 23rd is World Book and copyright day, so to celebrate why not share a few of our favourite books! Reading is a great way to...

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Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:27 am
Let's Talk: Are you thinking about Rehab??

Last post by Craig PW Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:59 pm
Replies: 7
Lady Bug Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:07 pm

Have you ever thought about taking that big next step to get treatment? That seemingly scary next step I’m talking about is residential rehab . But...

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Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:59 pm

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