Sobriety and Eating Disorders: What to Do When One Coping Mechanism Replaces Another
You remove alcohol or weed from your life, hoping to find clarity, calm, or more control. And then, almost out of nowhere, you start binge eating. Or purging. Or obsessively thinking about food and your body in ways that feel all too familiar. You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.
Is Marijuana Helping or Harming Your Social Anxiety?
Many people turn to marijuana to take the edge off in social situations. Maybe it helps you feel less awkward at a party. Or maybe you’ve gotten into the habit of taking a few hits before any gathering where you need to “be on.” But is it actually helping your social anxiety or just covering it up?