Why Young Adults Self-Medicate Anxiety and How to Break the Cycle
If you have ever used alcohol, drugs, or even prescription medication just to quiet your mind for a few hours, you are not alone. Many young adults struggling with...
Sobriety Didn't Give You Anxiety. It Just Stopped Hiding It.
Getting sober is rarely the cause of anxiety. For most people, anxiety was already there long before they stopped using. It's often one of the reasons they started in...
Why You’re So Tired in Early Recovery (Even If You Didn’t “Do” Anything)
Anxiety is not just a feeling. It is a full body event. When your brain senses danger, real or imagined, it activates survival mode. Heart rate increases. Muscles tense....
Sleep & Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle
You lie down exhausted, but your mind starts racing. Your heart pounds. When you do finally fall asleep, you wake up multiple times throughout the night. Then morning...
Nutrition & Anxiety: Foods That Help (and Hurt) Your Recovery
If your anxiety feels louder in early recovery, you are not imagining it. When you stop using drugs or alcohol, your brain and body have to recalibrate. Stress hormones...
Grounding Techniques for Anxiety: Your Emergency Toolkit
Anxiety in early recovery can feel intense, unpredictable, and exhausting. One minute you are fine, and the next your heart is racing, your thoughts are spiraling, and...
Anxiety vs. Panic Attacks: Understanding the Difference in Recovery
If you are in early recovery and your anxiety feels louder than ever, you are not alone. A lot of young adults are surprised by how intense anxiety can be after stopping...
Morning Anxiety in Recovery: Why It Happens & How to Cope
Morning anxiety can feel brutal in early recovery. You wake up and before your feet even hit the floor your thoughts start racing and a sense of dread washes over you...
What Causes Anxiety to Spike in Early Sobriety?
Anxiety ramping up after getting sober isn’t an anomaly. It’s actually pretty common, especially for young people. Doesn’t mean it’s not annoying, discouraging, and...
Meet Momentum's Care Team: Creek Therapist Jack Gillespie, LCAS, MSW
Welcome to our Employee Spotlight series, where we take a moment to recognize the incredible individuals who drive the heartbeat of our organization. Our hope is to...