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- The whole story On Steroid Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Brian CaldwellAnabolic steroids are abused by people, both sports stars and non-athletes, to enhance performance or physical appearance, or both. Steroids may also be used to increase muscle size or reduce excess body fat and therefore widely used by men and women suffering from muscle dysmorphia, that is ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - Relationship Violence: You Don't Know Because She Hasn't Told You - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Anna MossAbusive relationships are largely invisible to the public, most of whom are illiterate about this realm of life. Acts of abuse mostly take place behind closed doors and can go on for some time before there is visual evidence. For example, you can’t tell by looking that: • A woman was ...
Views: 1919(2 votes) - Forgiveness! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Meg HubbardWhen there has been abuse, sexual, physical, emotional and verbal it's tough to forgive, darn near impossible. I know because I've been in each of these situations, so I speak from my heart and soul, to yours, with love, respect and light. The abuser went to prison for his actions. Well ...
Views: 1769(3 votes) - Feel Your Feelings. - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Meg HubbardSo many of us rush around stuffing our feeling and emotions deeper and deeper down inside of us. We refuse to let them out. We may subconsciously remember childhood programs we picked up like… “stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about”, or someone calling you a “cry baby”, or ...
Views: 2363(3 votes) - A Brief Overview Of Drug Abuse information - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Brad GrimmiusThere are many people in this world who are addicted to drugs. There are many reasons behind such addiction. Some people take drugs in order to spend nice time with his friends. There are many people who consume drugs in order to get rid of the depressions and the frustrations of life. This ...
Views: 1024(1 vote) - The Emergence of Female Sex Addiction: Understanding Gender Differences - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed. LCPC CADCHome Our Team About Us Services Staff Sites Addiction Services Articles Networking Trainings Location Contact The Emergence of Female Sex Addiction: Understanding Gender Differences Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC Clinical Care ...
Views: 5952(2 votes) - Healing from Sex Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from John Davis“It's important to talk about it. You raise awareness. But you can also prevent it (child abuse) by not letting it be a secret.”~Chris Witty I am always amazed at the number of victims of sexual abuse that I encounter in my private sessions. Not one day of sessions goes by that does not ...
Views: 1976(1 vote) - Dancing with Bullies! - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Hope TackaberrySchool bullies have been all over the media lately. It’s a sad truth for today’s youth. Equally unfortunate is the truth that most adults are privy to... bullies exist in healthy numbers well beyond the high school years. Below are some thoughts on dealing with bullies from an energetic ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - Human Trafficking – Greatest Socioeconomic and a Multicultural Threat to Human Race! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Muhammad Saad KhanReading through a book named as Human Trafficking by Courtney Farrell regarding Human Trafficking in relation to Modern Slavery, I was shocked by listening to a story in the beginning of the book which tells about a nine year old girl Williathe Narcisse, who was a slave in Haiti before she ...
Views: 1481(3 votes) - How Does Childhood Trauma Affect The Brain? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Dr. Jane SimingtonHow does childhood trauma affect the brain? Originally Published on November 15, 2011 on HotMommaGossip.com Written By Jane Simington PhD, Grief & Trauma Educator and Therapist Healthy bonding and attachment are crucial to development from the first days of life. Well cared-for babies ...
Views: 2932(3 votes) - Surviving Child Sexual Abuse and Thriving - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Jay Tow, M. S. Counselor, Life Management and Relationship CoachMillions of adults in the United States were victims of some degree of sexual abuse when they were children. In most cases this abuse leaves its affects to a greater or lesser degree. The affect it has on people when they become adults is dependent on many factors. The first factor is the ...
Views: 3027(1 vote) - Coffee (caffeine) addiction – a cup too many (Part 1) - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Steven ThomsonCoffee is a widespread hot beverage and also an additive in some foodstuffs. Its high prevalence is possible because of several factors, such as its common international availability and affordability, the absence of alcohol in the raw coffee, and the ease with which the beverage is prepared. In ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - The crutch we depend on - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI’m in a bad way I have only just made it to the bathroom before throwing up; sitting there on my cold floor tiles I put my head between my knees just to keep upright. The room is spinning, rotating all around me like some never ending merry go round. I know that this is where I will sleep ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - Abusers That Abuse - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceMore than once to date I have received an email from an abuser and not the abused. The question that must pop in to our heads is why? Why would someone of that ilk visit my web page? Is it not rubbing their noise in it? Are their reasons for being here pure? After much pondering, I have decided ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - Grieving - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceGrief – it’s a word we can all relate to, if we have ever suffered the pain of losing someone close to us. It’s a word that is associated with love, the empty feeling it leaves behind as the bottom of our world falls out. It’s a word that is associated with death, as we try to move on in our ...
Views: 1768(1 vote) - Why - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceWhy? It’s a question I have been asked many times both personally and indirectly through my web page. So which why am I being asked here? There are so many whys in my past; it’s quite difficult to pin each one down. This scenario I am sure mirrors the lives of so many people, still unable to ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - When The Nightmares Start - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI shoot up in bed sweat pouring from my body, the sheets clinging tightly all around me. I try to adjust my eyes to the light, while they are darting from one corner of the room to another. I know he is here I heard his footsteps on the stairs. He is coming closer and closer to me with ever step ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - Weighted Which Way - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI have just been asked by my counsellor about my sexuality, a question I have been waiting for that took its time to arrive. The answer has been in my mind for so long waiting to be announced. I truthful didn’t know. So what were my options here? It seems through choice that I am Heterosexual, ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - A bitter Pill To Swallow - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceIt’s dark and I have no idea of where I am nothing around me looks Familiar, I can hear voices just out of eye shot. My head feels as if it may explode and I am fighting the urge to throw up. There is a swell of disinfectant hanging in the air which is not helping me much. I sit up in bed and ...
Views: 1536(2 votes) - Losing The One You Love - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI’ve just returned home after another session with my Psychiatrist, today has really not gone well. I was asked to visit a place that had so many bad memories for me. Dealing with the sexual side of my rehabilitation is a killer. I know that I need this psychotherapeutic treatment, because I am ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - Self-Worth - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceWho do we see when we look in the mirror? You should be so comfortable with the face you were born with. We have seen ourselves grow and change, from the pictures we have witnessed when we were children. The truth is we never see the real us, the reflection always differs from the way that ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - Searching For Answers From Those Past Gone - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceIt’s raining and I am kneeling next to my father’s grave. The dirty water and mud swish all around me but I pay no mind. I have so many questions that need to be answered by a man that has been dead for so many years. Do I remember him or only the stories I have been told over the years? I was ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - Sometimes In Life We Can See The Good Through Our Tears - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI am sitting next to my mum holding her hand, just as I have been doing for the last thirty days. They have just turned off the life support; I watched her dying breath as it escaped her tiny body. She had gone to hospital with lower back pain, a complaint that should never have caused the loss ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - Mental Health - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceWhen these words are spoken they are always received differently, depending on the impact they have on the person hearing them. For those of you like me who have gone through this experience, we also have a magnitude of different responses. Every one of us has a different story to tell. But ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - The legacy we leave behind us in our journey - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceWhen we make the empowered decision to take back control of our lives, there is another hard fact that we need to face up to. While going through the trauma that engulfed our life’s for so many years, there is always going to be a fall out. Mine was the peace and protection I thought I had ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - We know our past – But we have no way of knowing our future - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceFor so many years I felt as if life was just about getting up every day, existing just until another night of the haunting dark hours. I would be still in the dark, fighting with all I had to stay awake. Why could I not just close my eyes? That meant the return of the nightmares. I would feel ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - How can you be lonely in a room full of people? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceThis situation for me was something I had to contend with for many years. The room is full but for me it may as well have been empty. All I can hear is white noise, were they talking to me? Why would they want to talk to me? Someone asks me if I am ok but the voice seems so far away, somewhat ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - The battle within us - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceFor so many years I walked around with an enormous Psychological and Sociological residue, firmly believed that there was no way back for me. I sit here today typing, in the knowledge that the battle within myself is almost over. This is by far the battle you struggle with; it’s so hard to make ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Wise wrods - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceAn old Cherokee told his grandson one day about a battle that goes on inside people… He told him that the battle was between 2 wolves. One is Evil. It’s anger, envy, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego. The other one is ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Just trust and reach for the light - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceThrough the writing my book, I have found the strength and hope to come back from a very dark place. My greatest wish would be to impart that message to others. We can all achieve that. There is a place deep inside of us that remains untapped, unless you reach your lowest point, and allow the ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Penn State Child Abuse: The Coverup Is Worse Than The Crime - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Estelle GoldsteinSo many times the cover-up seems to me to be worse than the crime. It might be something as President Nixon and Watergate or as trivial as Sarah Palin and her … um … improvisation on the ride of Paul Revere. (Don’t try to fool a Boston girl – I know all about Paul Revere). I think most of ...
Views: 2072(1 vote) - Four Steps to Help Put an End to Domestic Violence in Honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Dan GriffinDid you know that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Did you know that the ribbon for preventing domestic violence is purple? Did you see any purple ribbons this October? You probably saw a lot of pink ribbons. While breast cancer is a very serious issue that deserves the ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Living A Practical Spiritual Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from John GilmoreSeptember is coming. My life will be changing greatly in September as I seek employment and have less time to do the things which I love like writing, studying, meditating, and passing on words of inspiration. Yet again, I feel that things are happening as they should. Today we are engaged ...
Views: 1330(2 votes) - Why Putting Others’ Needs Ahead of Your Own Can Lead to Domestic Abuse - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from narcissism curedIn our culture it is very common to teach our children, especially girls, that putting others’ needs before our own is the key to keeping harmony. This is how a person learns Codependence. But when you are dealing with a partner who believes it is your job to make him happy, which is a ...
Views: 3027(1 vote) - Signs Of Alcohol Abuse: When Use Becomes abuse. - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Charles SomerMany people often wonder what alcohol abuse is and what the signs of alcohol abuse are? While most people will find that they do drink a single drink every night, they will assume that this doesn't constitute abuse in any form. The truth of the matter is that there are different levels when it ...
Views: 2165(2 votes) - When the Abused Becomes the Abuser - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossIt doesn't always happen. But it happens to a large enough degree that it can be referred to as commonplace. A number of studies indicate that between 30 - 70% of young abusers (physical or sexual) have been sexually abused themselves. Statistics on adult abusers who were sexually abused as ...
Views: 14626(1 vote) - Bob Dylan's nasal twang – how cocaine damages the septum - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Steven Thomson“Everybody must get stoned” – Bob Dylan, Rainy Day Women # 12 & 35 Bob Dylan is one of the most popular Western musicians of the 1960s, and has been a songwriter and performer for more than 50 years. He has more than thirty studio albums and 50 singles to his name, among them Blowin' in ...
Views: 4804(1 vote) - Child Abuse and Empowerment, Can There Be Such A Thing? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Nikki MathsonI was recently asked why I chose to write and publish a book about abuse and empowerment. Being a victim of child abuse by multiple people and reading everything I could about how to help myself I chose to start sharing with others how they too could benefit from what all I have learned, ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Addressing The Types Of Gender Inequality Around The World (4): Sexual Child Abuse - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Dotun AdewunmiIf I had a daughter, she would be the most precious gift of my life. If I had a daughter, I would have already found one such gift; in her mother. If I were blessed with a daughter, I would do everything I could to protect her. And then, I would do a little more. What I've learned in this world, ...
Views: 2205(1 vote) - Child Abuse in the United States - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Nancee KemperChild Abuse in the United States The statistics of the number of children abused and neglected in the United States are staggering. And as the economy worsens, child abuse is on the rise. Here are some of the facts: Every ten seconds a report of child abuse is made. Five children a day ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - Alcoholism And Depression - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Charles SomerAlcoholism and depression often go hand in hand and there is good reason for this as we will see later. Firstly, though we should take a look at some of the basic depression symptoms: Eating disorder Sleep disturbance Decreased interest and pleasure in one's daily activities Feelings of ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - Who Is An Alcoholic - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Charles SomerHave you ever wondered if you or a loved one is an alcoholic? There are many different definitions and explanations of what alcoholism is and who can be classified as suffering this addiction. Many times these designations are chosen by the various treatment facilities, perhaps the best way to ...
Views: 1639(2 votes) - Alcoholic Behavior: Signs To Look Out For. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Charles SomerA lot of conflicting emotions surface when you think you notice alcoholic behavior in someone you love. In fact, it is emotional when you realize that you may have a problem with alcohol yourself. It takes a big person to look in the mirror and honestly assess whether alcohol is becoming a ...
Views: 3579(2 votes) - What Alcoholism Is All About - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauDrinking alcohol is a part of the lives of many people. You drink when you have a bottle of wine during your meals, during special occasions, when you go out with your friends and a lot more. It is then difficult to identify if a person is having troubles with controlling how much alcohol he ...
Views: 1599(2 votes) - The Lies We Bought As Love - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Piercarla GarusiWhat are the lies we bought as love that are causing us to suffer? What are the lies we bought as love that are causing us not to be happy? What are the lies we bought as love that are causing us not to love ourselves? What are the lies we bought as love that are causing us to put up with ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - Treating Abuse and Trauma - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-Ross"Therapists who work with adults abused as children have one overriding goal, that is to repair the client's self-image. Once the client's self image is repaired, he or she is on the road to full recovery." Eliana Gil - Treatment of Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse If you think it ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - Assertiveness Really Does Work - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Mark LamendolaBy Mark Lamendola www.mindconnection.com/BehaviorMod Many people are afraid of being assertive, or consider assertive behavior to be impolite. Usually, that’s because they confuse assertive behavior with aggressive behavior. Instead of confronting a problem, they use other strategies. And ...
Views: 2257(3 votes) - Traubuse: The Trauma and Abuse Symbiosis - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Diane BabcockPsst! Abuse. Shhh! Voicing openly on the subject of abuse is still largely considered taboo and best kept as ‘civilized’ society's dirty little ‘bully secret’. When you think about it, it’s quite inconceivable that in every society bullying as domestic abuse is more acceptable than ...
Views: 1891(2 votes) - 4 Lifestyle Changes for Achieving your Highest Potential - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Michelle MayurOne of the most frequent questions I get from my more spiritual clients is, “How can I reach my highest potential?” Not surprisingly, your lifestyle habits and preferences contribute substantially to whether or not you ever reach your highest potential. To do so, you must be in peak physical, ...
Views: 2399(1 vote) - A Closer Look at Abuse - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Diane BabcockA stagnant stigma Let us take good look at the stagnant stigma surrounding abuse and see abuse for what it really is: an oppressed, suppressed, repressed mighty universal power that has been stolen – mostly feminine. Now look closer. It takes extraordinary resilience and endurance to ...
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