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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Being of Service - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Todd BranstonI haven’t posted any new material for well over a year. Apologies. My goal is to create at least two blog posts per month and strive towards two new podcasts per month. I’ve suffered from horrible writer’s block, and until today I couldn’t move past my current ‘block’ If you’ve followed me on ...
Views: 1673 - Reclaiming That Little Lost Boy - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from David HarmMy favourite recovery author is John Bradshaw. He is the one who introduced me to the idea of the inner child. And he also helped me understand that alcoholism is never a primary illness, but rather it is a secondary disease. Bradshaw believes that the primary illness is co-dependency or as he ...
Views: 1673 - Self-Esteem–My Lifetime Battle to Accept Myself - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from BA AustinSelf-Esteem–My Lifetime Battle to Accept Myself Self-esteem. Two simple words. But they can dramatically affect how we feel about ourselves and how they can control our lives. Having positive self-esteem enables us to live an inward life of security and self-respect. Having negative ...
Views: 1672 - 7 Habits of an Addict about to Relapse - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from James DavisMany addicts in recovery that are nearing a relapse episode exhibit predictable and identifiable habits and behaviors before the actual relapse occurs. Recognition of these habits is critical in order for people in recovery and their loved ones to take decisive and immediate action to prevent ...
Views: 1671 - Overcoming Addiction: You Have Hope - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Holly WilsonAddiction is a devastating condition that no one wants to find themselves dealing with. Who says as a child that when they grow up they want to be an addict? It sneaks up on you before you know it and can wreak havoc on your life and that of your loved ones. It can seem hopeless when you ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - Self-Help Tips - Why Are People Resistant to Change? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Peter MainMany people who have been involved in any type of personal growth or self development work and have subsequently sensed a real change in their inner world, will often forget the real difficulty and fear involved in doing any type of work that necessitates change. People approaching ...
Views: 1671(2 votes) - Engaging Compassion in Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Todd BranstonIt’s been suggested that you can improve the quality of your life by cultivating compassion. Compassion has been described as 1) a feeling of deep sympathy for another person, 2) to suffer together, or 3) concern for the misfortune of others. Not only is compassion praised as a desired human ...
Views: 1670 - Stopping Smoking Cigarettes – How Preparation Is More Important Than You Think - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from William RenoldsYou are trying to enact a positive change when you motivate yourself to improve your lung health. However, most quit-smoking and improve-your-lung-health motivations are born out of fear, and are thus decidedly negative (just check out any Quit Smoking advertising in the media for examples). ...
Views: 1670(3 votes) - 5 Things You Can Do To Help Win the War on Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Anica OaksSubstance abuse is a massive problem in the United States and a few other countries. The United States has more than 23 million people who are addicted to drugs, alcohol and the like. Drug-related crimes run rampant throughout the United States, as well. U.S. citizens can participate in fighting ...
Views: 1669 - Is it Sexual Addiction? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Sandra NettlesYou may wonder if you or someone you know has a sexual addiction. You may say something like one of the following— I think about sex all the time. Am I a sex addict? I just couldn't stop myself from having an affair. Anytime I see a massage parlor, I have to ...
Views: 1669 - Is Wheat Making You Fat, Sick and Tired - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Julie SimonI have always had a love-affair with flour products, the doughier the better. Especially bread, the staff of life, right? Feed me anything made from wheat, like pasta, tortillas, scones, pretzels, crackers, cookies, croutons, and even licorice, and I’m in heaven. I feel immediate bliss. Well, at ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - How a Cactus Can Help an Alcoholic - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Nicholas PollakNICHOLAS D. POLLAK Clinical Hypnotherapist Certified Master Hypnotist Handwriting Analyst I was in the supermarket the other day talking to a very bright young man behind the deli counter who was extremely interested in the benefits of Hypnotherapy. We talked about relationships, ...
Views: 1666 - Teens and Inhalant Addiction and — K2 Spice? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinThe first time I heard about using empty whipped cream dispensers to get “high” was a long time ago. I was living at my parents’ house after I had finished medical school in France. I had done my thesis as quickly as possible, in the fall. My residency was projected to start July first. I ...
Views: 1666 - Alcohol and the Body: 4 Long-term Effects of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Anica OaksDrinking huge amounts of alcohol over long periods can cause many negative effects on your body and mind. Alcohol is present in wine, beer, and liquor. It depresses the CNS (central nervous system) and can affect all the organs in your body, especially the brain and liver. When you start ...
Views: 1664 - The Power of Possibility - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Amy Iverson AdamsFor 10 years I read about and watched compulsive eaters become free from overeating and I continued to be discouraged as I binged and obsessed about food. I would identify with people who felt, thought, and ate the way I did, and when they said they were free I believed them. I knew it must be ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - 5 WAYS TO HEAL YOUR BODY AND MIND AFTER ADDICTION RECOVERY - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from Smith WillasAddiction is a subtle disorder, that can swiftly hold quickly in some of the cases, mainly after long-term substance abuse and affects the addicted person’s body and mind. So, treatment to addiction is obligatory. As addicted individuals have certain similarities but each case is ...
Views: 1662 - Take Online Theft Classes And Learn To Stop Stealing - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Ari NovickOnline Theft Classes have become a popular resource for people to address this addiction. At one time, theft classes merely involved law enforcement officers who would teach people how to recognize petty thieves and other such perpetrators. However, these online theft classes of today provide ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - How society should view addiction - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Tom HorvathAlthough individuals will view addictive behavior in many ways, based on their own beliefs and situations, society needs a comprehensive view of it. Addiction is one of the compelling problems of modern life. Almost all individuals need to manage desire better in a world increasingly filled ...
Views: 1660 - Top 4 Reasons You Can’t Fall Asleep At Night - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2017 from Stephanie Frasco• It’s time to sleep, but it quickly degenerates into a frustrating toss & turn party. • You wake up several times between bouts of shallow, unsatisfactory sleep. • You feel defeated and cannot focus for prolonged periods throughout the waking day. These are all telltale signs that you ...
Views: 1660 - Treatment Options for Drug Addiction and Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Carl-Peter LehmannSo you've identified that you or someone you love needs help. So what then are the options are far as alcoholism addiction treatment and treatment for drug addiction? In my opinion, you should always try and make rehab/treatment program your first choice. You'll typically spend 4-6 weeks ...
Views: 1657 - 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: 1657(2 votes) - Alcoholic? Quitting is Only the Beginning - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Gary DirenfeldPeople who drink to excess, where their drinking causes distress to others, are frequently caught in a web of denial and minimization. These persons are unable to see or unable to admit that their drinking is adversely affecting their own life and that of others. Typically, this person excuses ...
Views: 1656 - The Neurobiology Of Emotions - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from tian dayton“Despite that we’ve learned a lot about healthy exercise practices, healthy diets, and good medical care, the bottom line is that the most significant way of contributing to our own good health is through the quality of our thought processes. This power is a valuable gift, in light ...
Views: 1655 - How to Survive the Blame Game from Addiction and Family Members - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Katrina Holgate MillerRita was married to Jimmy for twenty years before she finally “got it.” She had begged Jimmy to stop drinking many times, but words did not change his behaviors. Words such as, “if you want a relationship with me, you will have to stop drinking,” or “If you keep drinking, you will die young” ...
Views: 1654 - The Narconon Program - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Narconon InternationalThe Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation network is one of the fastest growing types of treatment in the world. Narconon treatment is also different from most other drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers available to those struggling with addiction. The philosophy of Narconon has ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - Power that breeds insecurity... the workaholic - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from David HarmIn my opinion, there are some addictions that are harder to deal with then others. Don't get me wrong, every addiction is extremely difficult to stop. But some addictions can be praised by society as a whole. One that comes readily to mind is a workaholic. Management praises a great worker. ...
Views: 1653 - Addiction and Perception Disorder: Seven Things You Should Know - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2016 from Charles G. HannaAddiction is cunning, baffling and powerful, and even after my surrender it kept trying to manipulate my mind to make me slip and destroy my recovery. I am alive today only because of the miracle I experienced one day in treatment. As I entered my room and walked by a mirror, I glimpsed ...
Views: 1652 - Psychology In Trouble - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Peter StoneThe Human Condition Volume 1, Part 01 Have you ever wondered what is the platform for our one and only human experience? I have, for I once destroyed 99.9 percent of my human experience. With one tenth of my experience left, I took the time to learn how to learn from my insecurities. I ...
Views: 1652(3 votes) - Spiritual Terms - The Value of Listening - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Peter MainQuite recently there was television footage of a politician surrounded by his advisers, listening to a voter telling him what she thought about a particular subject. The commentary was about how this politician had been listening to this woman, and was designed to show him in a more human ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - Identifying the Signs of Addiction Associated with Drug and Alcohol Use - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Steven GiffordWhen identifying the signs of addiction, it is important to know that while drug and alcohol use and abuse each manifest themselves as different behavioral changes and inconsistencies, they share a number of commonalities. This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of signs of drug and/or ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Skilled Sobriety - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Todd BranstonLong-term sobriety requires personal engagement in your recovery. Real engagement goes beyond just attending meetings or calling your sponsor. Engaged recovery requires that you constantly learn new, concrete skills which support long-term sobriety. When I think of concrete skills that support ...
Views: 1650(2 votes) - ***Trends In Using the Internet to Provide Help For Substance Use Problems - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from John McMahonTreatment for people with addiction problems, particularly in a residential rehab, is notoriously expensive. The fees for such treatments often run into thousands of pounds or dollars a month. Unfortunately, most people who have addiction problems cannot afford such expensive treatments, and ...
Views: 1649 - My Anniversary - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Todd BranstonJune 12th found me celebrating 36 years of sobriety. As I approached the eve of my anniversary I am reminded of the model of recovery that has made this milestone possible. When I got sober my grandparents (both of whom survived Auschwitz) asked me to develop a mission statement that would guide ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - I Think My Spouse May Be Addicted To His Pain Medication - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Joe HerzanekAs a drug counselor, I receive many questions. This next one is typical: Q: I think my spouse may be addicted to his pain medication. He had knee replacement surgery several months ago and has gone back to work, but says he still needs to take pain pills. I think he is actually taking more ...
Views: 1647(3 votes) - Addiction: Searching for Answers - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2007 from Dr. Barbara SinorWe need to do more than just tell our troubles to God. God already knows. What we do need to learn to do is sit down with God and look for solutions: What actions to take, choices to make, directions to turn. In our conversation with God, we need to hear both the joyful and painful aspects ...
Views: 1646 - The Yin Yang of Perfection - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Naomi MillerWe are looking around at a vision of lacking. Do we see ourselves in that same light? We are so quick to judge, and we are so quick to identify what is missing in our own lives. There is an epidemic of more money than we know what to do with in the world, and yet we are unmoved by this ...
Views: 1645 - Depression and Job Loss - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenDepression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks are very similar and in some ways interconnected. Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. A true clinical description is a mood ...
Views: 1643(2 votes) - ***Thrivers, Survivors and People in Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillWe meet people everyday who have recovered or are in recovery from a major life changing event. Some deem themselves as survivors, and some just positively live their lives looking forward to the future (a thriver). What are the differences between a thriver, a survivor and a person in ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - Treating Love Addiction - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jim HallPeople looking for the answers to overcoming their love addiction often ask two questions, “What does recovery really mean when it comes to breaking this problem”? ... and “What are key things I need to work on to successfully recover from love addiction”? When we are new to recovery, we may ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - Causes of Alcoholism to be Identified - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Charles SomerAre there causes of alcoholism other than the constant drinking itself? If you haven't read anything about alcoholism, it is reasonable to assume that you think, just like many other people think, the only cause for alcoholism is the steady drinking over time, thus alcoholics can only blame ...
Views: 1636 - The 4-Step Process for Overcoming Addiction and Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Hafiz AkindeWhen we talk about addiction and substance abuse, the two substances that come to mind are drug and alcohol. Generally, these substances include tobacco, marijuana, and cocaine. For a fact, illicit drug use in the United States is on the increase. Results of the Substance Abuse and Mental ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - 3 Important Factors in Choosing a Rehab Center - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Doug MeadWith a choice between literally thousands of rehab center facilities across the country, it’s vital for any addict to make a choice that can change their lives. Here are three very important factors to consider. For anyone who has suffered through the anguish and despair caused by drug abuse, ...
Views: 1635 - The Top Secret to Performing Courageous Acts - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonMy definition of courage is to feel the fear and do it anyway. Through recovery regardless if it’s divorce or addiction; I see women continuously performing courageous acts. These are actions they take that move them forward and they need to be acknowledged and celebrated. So, what would ...
Views: 1635 - Can Charlie Sheen or Lindsay Lohan be Saved From Themselves - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Jack BassCan Charlie Sheen or Lindsay Lohan Be Helped - If They Won’t Help Themselves In a February interview Sheen claimed he was healthy and ready to go back to work. The claim of every drunk and addict is that he / she is not a drunk or an addict. Secondly, the addict claims a few days in ...
Views: 1634(1 vote) - The Beacon of Hope: Recovery by the Power of God - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),As I reviewed the recent articles on the Expert Pages, I ran across articles by Kathy Williamson, whom I have not met. And her articles stand out like a beacon. Here is someone who seems to have grasped what the early A.A. Christian Fellowship was doing when it insisted that every member must ...
Views: 1633(3 votes) - Getting Back Relationships Lost Because of Drinking - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Mike MillerOften when I teach an alcohol class I tell my students to think about their drinking. I want them to think about going beyond their historical drinking patterns, but study how it affects their mood and happiness. Have you become more unhappy since your consumption of alcohol has ...
Views: 1631(3 votes) - ACCEPTING-VERY HARD - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Keith BrayADMITTING-VERY HARD Admitted to God (Good Orderly Direction source), to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.-12 steps/5th step Admitting can be such a big word and a very hard thing to do. When looking thoroughly at myself and my past, I unearthed many things I ...
Views: 1629 - Is Internet Porn a Problem for You? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenDo you have a Problem with Internet Pornography? Do you find yourself spending increasing amounts of time online looking at pornography or engaged in sexual or romantic intrigue? Do you become involved in multiple romantic or sexual affairs online at the same time? Being truly honest ...
Views: 1629 - Shame and dishonor keep drug or alcohol addicts from seeking treatment - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Julie MunroSocial stigmas present one of the biggest obstacles for people with a drug or alcohol addiction. Treatment or rehab is not an option, many addicts think, because they are afraid of the embarrassment or shame that comes with admitting they need help. They continue to hide their addictions, ...
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