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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- HAD NO CHOICE! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Keith BrayHAD NO CHOICE! When I was being made as a person and if I had been able to pick my attributes, I would not have chosen addictions and the effects of addictions, to be part of my life. That being said, addictions and abuse did impact on my life. This not very unique. About 10% of the ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - How Do You Learn to Live Without Alcohol? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleAlcoholism is extremely common in our society and it affects the lives of very many people. It is insidious and it ruins lives everywhere it presents itself. Alcohol is one of the only drugs on the market that is legal. Supermarkets sell it off extremely cheaply, with their special offers and ...
Views: 2635(1 vote) - How Do You Work with Anger While in Recovery? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Keith Bray"Character isn't inherited. One builds it daily by the way one thinks and acts, thought by thought, action by action. If one lets fear or hate or anger take possession of the mind, they become self-forged chains." -- Helen Douglas How do you feel about anger, in yourself and in others? How do ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - How does alcohol affect people with anxiety? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2022 from Patty BellBy Patty Bell, Interventionist, Capo by the Sea How many of us, at the end of a stressful day, might seek the relaxing effects of an alcoholic beverage or two? The goal in this is that alcohol, being a depressant, will provide us with a calming effect—and that can be true. However, for ...
Views: 628(1 vote) - How to Get the Most Out of an AA Meeting - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2003 from anne dibala1. Know where the meeting location is in advance. You might want to check a directory to check if the meeting is still at that location, Preferably, drive by the building at least the day before so that you know where the building is, since many of the meetings are at night, and it may be ...
Views: 1706(2 votes) - HOW TO STOP GAMBLING NOW: 10 Steps You Can Take To Stop Gambling Today - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from J CWhen you absolutely must stop gambling right now, here are 10 steps you can take today. STEP 1: GET RID OF YOUR MONEY If you want to stop gambling right now, the first step begins by stopping to carry money. This includes credit cards, debit cards, access to bank accounts, checks, loans, ...
Views: 32877(3 votes) - How to Stop Procrastinating and Accomplish Your Goals with Hypnosis - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Nancy PhilpottProcrastination can be the hardest part about starting your quit smoking program. Procrastination hypnosis can be just the thing you need to really cement the concept in your conscious and subconscious mind. There are many tools and programs available for you to help you in your progress, so ...
Views: 5879(2 votes) - How to Treat Drug Addiction - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe treatment of drug addiction is actually a combination of spiritual, traditional and the medical way that allows the patient to fight being drug addicted. It is critically important for people to look at some ways of treatment for drug addiction because it is a fact that this addiction is ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - I Am-The Key To Awakening And Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Keith BrayI must admit that I missed A New Earth and Eckhart Tolle on web cast last night. I don’t miss Oprah, even though she did a good job. The things that I found in A New Earth, particularly as they apply to addiction recovery, life coaching and transformation, and awakening spiritually are ...
Views: 735(1 vote) - I Have a Reason to Be PO'ed - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Keith BrayIt is true for all of us, there are times when S..T happens. It is how we respond to it that counts. I love to play golf. The golf course is such a window on life and an insight into the people who play the game. Spend four hours plus with a seemingly intelligent and balanced human being, let ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - In Praise of Differences! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Keith BrayMy Life Coaching mentor, Dr. Randin Brons, Has once again hit a chord with this week Idea Generator. Celebrate differences. "Souls don't have races or sexes or religions. They are beyond artificial divisions." -- Brian Weiss Intolerance of differences always exists in people who don't know ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Insanity-Awakening-Recovery - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Keith BrayWith a smile on my face, I say, “will restore us to sanity”! It’s Sunday, and for the second day in a row, I headed to the golf course with anticipation. For the second day in a row, it began to rain part way through the golf game. For the second day in a row, I finished the ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Is Sex Addiction Real? - by Submitted on May 30, 2011 from Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed. LCPC CADCUnlike for alcohol or drug addiction, there is no formal diagnosis for Sex Addiction in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic Statistic Manual (DSM IV). According to Chester Schmidt, chair of the DSM-IV Sexual Disorder Work Group, there is “no scientific data to support a concept ...
Views: 2047(1 vote) - Johnny's Re-Entry Story - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Abraham Rose and Johnny L. EllisI had hoped to be able to return to Illinois upon my release, but found out I was mandated to Madison, where the offense was committed. I wanted to get out of Wisconsin. I felt I had paid my debt. My last week in prison, tension was building. I felt like I was suspect, as if I was going to steal ...
Views: 3061(2 votes) - Learn How To Quit Smoking. - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2005 from Colin WilliamsWhat do I mean by LEARN, shouldn’t I be telling you to go buy some nicotine gum or some quit smoking NRT products. Hey! It’s not that hard for anyone to stop smoking and NO you don’t really need a pill, potion, patch or gum. As a matter of fact I believe you only need one thing to help you quit ...
Views: 933(2 votes) - Learn How To Quit Smoking. - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2005 from Colin WilliamsWhat do I mean by LEARN, shouldn’t I be telling you to go buy some nicotine gum or some quit smoking NRT products. Hey! It’s not that hard for anyone to stop smoking and NO you don’t really need a pill, potion, patch or gum. As a matter of fact I believe you only need one thing to help you quit ...
Views: 933(2 votes) - LET BYGONES BE BYGONES - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Keith BrayHow to Let Bygones Be Bygones In working with others, I coach clients and sponsees to find tools and answers to issues that prevent them from having the abundant life they want. Things that prevent us from living the life we want and can live are common. Living in the past and collecting new ...
Views: 3442(2 votes) - Love, Lust or Addiction? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Darlene LancerWonder whether you’re in love or in lust? Whether your obsession about someone is a sign of love or addiction? Whether you’re staying in a troubled relationship because you’re addicted or in love? It’s complicated, and lust and love and addiction don’t always exclude one another. Endless ...
Views: 1837(1 vote) - Marijuana Addiction Symptoms and Signs - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Crystal SmithPerhaps no drug has invited as much heated debate and ferocious argument as marijuana. Marijuana has been a source of fierce pro and against positions mainly because it is considered by many to be the least harmful of drugs; and whether or not marijuana addiction is an actual threat is debated ...
Views: 2928(2 votes) - Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, and Anna Nicole Smith: Death is the Prescription, How Many More? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Brian GreenPrescription drug abuse, which I term medical drug addiction, like all addictions including alcoholism, (addiction to ethyl alcohol), though more widely recognized nowadays, is still not widely understood. And of course, combining the abuse of prescription drugs, (obtained legally or not), with ...
Views: 2817(2 votes) - MORE on THAT FIRST STEP (forgivenes/living help) - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Keith BrayMORE-THAT FIRST STEP (forgiveness) As usual, my coaching mentor, Dr. Randin Brons has hit a very good topic with this week's Idea Engineer. Recently I did a blog on that first step that sparked very good response. Response indicates that it caused some thought, and I love to do that internally ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - More on the God Thing... - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Keith BrayI am not, today, a religious person, but to move from a low start point to a life I love today, I had to understand what god is to me. It is safe to say, at my lowest hour, I was spiritually bankrupt. I was the centre of my own universe and I tried to control all within it. For a long period it ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Need Someone to Just Listen? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Keith BrayAs I started on the process of life recovery, I felt that there was no one there who would really listen to me and actually hear me. Today I realise there are a few people who do listen to me and hear me; and this includes my wife and a few “skilled” others. Listening is a learned skill that ...
Views: 841(1 vote) - Neptune: Alcoholism, Addictions & Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Carmen Turner-SchottA girl who is twelve years old comes home from school and notices that her father is acting strange. She can smell something on his breath as he starts to talk and begins slurring his words. She is aware that something is wrong. Her father begins to tell her that she is fat and needs to lose ...
Views: 7847(3 votes) - NO GAIN WITHOUT PAIN? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Keith BrayNO GAIN WITHOUT PAIN Man, those words flowed from the lips of my old football coach Mr. Fleming many years ago. I still remember them well. Back then, you knew exactly when the pain would end (right after practice) and after playing a while, you got smart and learned you in deed could make ...
Views: 1865(2 votes) - Open Mind? Read On - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Keith BrayI was blessed a year or so ago to have a man named Patrick Meninga come into my life through “electronic” channels. He is the “Spiritual River” man (www.spiritualriver.com). Over the period we have got to know each other and have partnered on a few very small ventures. Our common bonds? We are ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - Opiate Addiction Symptoms and Signs - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Crystal SmithOpiate addiction is an insidious problem that has plagued society for centuries, but perhaps never more so than today. A two-edged sword, opiates can heal or destroy. An opiate is any drug derived from the opium poppy plant. The main opiates are morphine, heroin, and codeine. Thebaine and ...
Views: 2836(1 vote) - Overcoming Anxiety: The Importance of Emotional Mindfulness - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Ron FrederickAnxiety is a common problem that plagues a lot of people. Many times people are only remotely in touch with their feelings. We divert our attention from our feelings by texting, surfing the net, zoning out in front of the television, or getting overly involved in work or other distractions. We ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Pain, Drugs, Laws, and Compassion - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOn April 6, the Miami Herald printed a piece revealing that South Florida, Broward County in particular, has become the painkiller capital of the United States, a "notorious home to a cottage industry of storefront pain clinics selling alarming numbers of narcotics and feeding a brazen black ...
Views: 762(1 vote) - Personal Growth - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Keith BrayPersonal Power "We are no longer puppets being manipulated by outside powerful forces; we become the powerful force ourselves." -- Leo Buscagli In making dramatic change in our life, is there really not just one thing we are seeking? Personal Power? Ther came a time in my life that I realised I ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - Playing Life Forward - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Keith BrayPlaying Life Forward (and loving you). Life moves forward whether we want it to or not. It never plays in reverse. The past is past. Over. Finished. Our job is to move with the flow of the present. We are propelled by what went before, but we do not try to swim against the current of our ...
Views: 1257(2 votes) - Quitting Weed - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2019 from Benjamin KaneaiakalaCannabis has been considered a common used illicit drug for many years as well as getting the reputation of being a "gateway drug" to heavier drugs such as heroin. When a person decides to quit smoking weed, it may not be an easy process. For heavy cannabis smokers, Depression and Anxiety ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsAlcoholism is a serious problem affecting nearly 18% of all Americans at some time in their lives. There are several factors which can make a person more susceptible to an addiction to alcohol. These include a family history of alcohol addiction, a personal history of mental illness, high levels ...
Views: 848(6 votes) - Recognizing These 2 Elephants in the Room Can Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2015 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comThere are two hefty yet hidden forces in our lives, two elephants in the room that many people don’t see or talk about, yet they affect us in a mammoth way. The discovery of these elephants has hugely transformed my life. The first elephant is the jumbo awareness that misery is addictive and ...
Views: 1619(2 votes) - Reflections on the Season: Good Will to Men,” - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2003 from anne dibalaSuch are the words that are sung, read, printed repeatedly throughout this holiday season. So what do we mean by this expression? “Good” means that which is positive, wholesome, health-inducing, salubrious. “Will” means something desired . “Good will” is considered to mean good wishes or ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Rehab – What’s Really Needed to Get Out of An Addiction? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Kathy WilliamsonRehab for alcoholism and drug abuse uses a variety of methods to get you to a point of being stable and being able to handle your addiction. But, don’t you want to get completely away from your addiction? Is this even possible? The typical rehab program is to get a person through detox. Then ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Relapse - It Happens (But it Doesn't Have to Be the End of the Road) - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Judy HerzanekWhat do you do if your loved one relapses? "It's the same old story, the same old song and dance." -Steven Tyler/Aerosmith The above bit of lyrics, from a song by Aerosmith is a good analogy for an addict that chooses to try some more "controlled using" (better known as ...
Views: 4348(4 votes) - Santa Claus made me smoke - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2004 from Ian ClarkWHY SANTA The reference to Santa Claus may seem bizarre. I was trying to think of another marketing campaign as successful as the Tobacco companies. By successful I mean being able to get into the very fabric of society in a way that seems normal and matter of fact. There were two that sprung ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Save Your Life from Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from anthony sophiaAre you aware of the damage that alcohol and drugs can do to your body? It can certainly ruin your life. Addiction can mess up your body system, spoil your relationships and get you into lots of trouble. I was getting worse while on the deadly path of alcohol abuse. I am turning 34 now. A ...
Views: 774(1 vote) - Seeking Guidance from God in Today's A.A.? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Seeking Guidance from God in Today's A.A.? “Go with the Winners” and Follow the Original Akron A.A. “Christian Fellowship” Program Dick B. © 2010 Anonymous. All rights reserved The following verses from the Book of James show specifically why and how to seek the wisdom of God. As A.A. ...
Views: 2606(2 votes) - Substance Abuse – Has It Ruined Your Relationships? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Kathy WilliamsonSubstance Abuse starts out being a great trip. But, as you’ve probably found out, the highs you receive after the first few times diminish. Now it takes more and more of the addiction of your choice to “try” to get that same high. Addicts have lost many important relationships. Many have ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - Suspect Your Child Is Using Drugs - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Christopher LowryHow can you tell if your child is using drugs? It is difficult because changes in mood or attitudes, unusual temper outbursts, changes in sleeping habits, changes in hobbies or other interests are common in teens. These changes often signal that something troubling is going on and may involve ...
Views: 2280(4 votes) - Taking Action-Ouch! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Keith BrayThought to Ponder . . .Never mistake motion for action. I read the book, sat on the sidelines at dances, talked the talk but didn’t get off my duff to actually dance. I dreamed I was mister dancing king, I fantasized what it would feel like, but when it came time to dance, reality was much ...
Views: 757(1 vote) - Teen Alcohol and Drug Awareness Considered for Early Prevention - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Ari NovickThere is scientific evidence that shows that those who start drinking alcohol earlier are more likely to have serious alcohol problems in later life. Most of the social activists that are fighting against underage alcohol consumption and alcohol dependence feel that underage alcohol is a major ...
Views: 667(2 votes) - The Addiction Happiness Connection - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Doug WilsonKeys to Total Recovery from Addiction We don't just need to recover from whatever it is we're addicted to. Our goal, after putting an end to the active addiction, is to identify and remedy the underlying cause. All the effects of these underlying causes can be summed up with one word: ...
Views: 663(1 vote) - The Addictive Properties of Cocaine Vary Depending on Who you are - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Cheryl HinneburgFor years and years cocaine was one of the most dreaded drugs. It was labeled as highly addictive and then along came crack cocaine and that was placed in a league of its own, one that was extremely lethal. Maybe it is the hype surrounding the surge in prescription opiate addiction but it seems ...
Views: 3169(2 votes) - The Evolution of Alcohol Abuse Counseling - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Vonda KingThe alcohol addiction counseling that is available today is much further advanced than the primitive approach used previously for treating alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction has existed for many years and is widely known as "alcoholism". Drinking, occasional overindulgence and getting a ...
Views: 1753(1 vote) - THE FACE in the MIRROR - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Keith BrayTHE FACE in the MIRROR On of the greatest compliments I have ever had from a client is that in our relationship, I was a great mirror for him. The mirror is an inexpensive tool all those seeking improved self esteem have at their disposal. It is a tool I often make a primary one in working ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - The Junk In Your Trunk, Parts 1 & 2 - by Submitted on May 24, 2003 from James CantrellPart I From the moment of our birth until the moment of our demise, we are constantly writing our life’s experiences onto the slates of our minds; and when we have finished writing on a slate, it is stored in an imaginary trunk where they remain until such time as they are needed as a reference ...
Views: 1942(1 vote) - The Law of Attraction and Letting Go of Addictive Behavior - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDWhen people choose to let go of addictive patterns or behaviors they often are successful in doing this using their personal willpower. They set a conscious intention and then terminate the behavior. This may work successfully for many, but for others it is not enough to consciously put ...
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