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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Free Rent In Your Head? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Keith BrayResentments can kill As we look at making amends, I was reminded again today about resentments. If I’m ever going to return to my old ways of dealing with the less pleasant side of life, it will likely be due to a resentment that I allow to remain unresolved. If my head is an apartment ...
Views: 1765 - Freedom From Addicionts-Monday - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Keith BrayWell, we are coming to the end of the first good weather (supposedly) long weekend of the year. For my American friends, we celebrate “Victoria Day” the weekend ahead of Memorial Day, a tie to our British roots. I feel for those with cottages and those who are campers. If people were ...
Views: 768 - From Mugshots to Motivational Spreaker - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Shira GoldbergI didn’t start drinking until I was separated from my husband. I got the house, but selling it was the only way I could survive, so that is what I had to do. I had the summer to get the house ready and for the first time in my life, I was alone. I was suffering from depression, losing my ...
Views: 1301 - From Sex Addiction to Sexual Potential - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenOver the years, the people I have worked with have used various words to describe the end result of their compulsive sexual behaviors: words like shame, anger, depression, anxiety, disappointment, self-hatred, hopelessness and helplessness, usually describe their subjective experience after the ...
Views: 3307 - From Surplus To Support: How Food Donation Drives Positive Community Change? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2023 from Kim SmithIn a world where food wastage coexists with food insecurity, food donation emerges as a powerful force for positive community change. Every day, large quantities of edible food are discarded while millions go hungry. Redirecting surplus food to those in need addresses immediate hunger and ...
Views: 421 - Furry friends help those in addiction recovery get their life back - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2020 from Dr. Lawrence Weinstein*Justin lived a life full of trauma that started when he was very young. The best way he knew to cope with his pain was to numb it with every drug possible. When he eventually landed at a rehab facility, he refused to talk about this past. He would sit with arms crossed—silent. Until he met ...
Views: 1168 - Future Leaders, our Youth - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Stewart JosephFuture Leaders our, Youth (F.L.Y. Foundation) Contact: Stewart Joseph of the Family & Youth Roundtable of San Diego County (619) 546-5852 x 203, 345 15th St Suite A San Diego, California 92101, or email SpeakUp@FYRT.org Mission: Future Leaders our, Youth is a youth leadership-development ...
Views: 1825 - Gambling Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Rosemary Grace BrooksGambling addiction is an obsessive and compulsive behaviour which involves a person being addicted to gambling. Whether the gambling involves betting on horse racing, casino black jack tables or slot machines, the sufferer falls victim to compulsively seeking the ‘high’ gained from ...
Views: 1795 - Gambling Addiction: That Horrible Drive Home From The Casino - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Michelle TeeWhen you have a gambling addiction, there is nothing worse than that trip back from the casino. When you are addicted to gambling, there is probably no feeling of despair worse than that. Driving home broke, depressed, guilty, and disgusted with oneself is something that you may understand if ...
Views: 2928 - Gambling Addiction: What to Look For - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from James SmithAddiction in any form is dreadful and addiction of gambling is an obsessive-compulsive disorder. Gambling occasionally can be enjoyable, but prolonged interest in it, can turn into an obsession, compelling the gambler to gamble continuously, irrespective of whether he wins. Gambling addiction ...
Views: 970 - Gambling Question Answered - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Stephen of the family Serva DeiApplied Meta-Physics: A Pathway to Freedom; Freedom from Ad-dictions. The Meta-Physician answers a gambling question Q. "When I gamble and win, I do not feel happy, and when I gamble and lose I get depressed for days, sometimes weeks. Why is this?" The important thing to know about gambling is ...
Views: 1194 - Games addiction: Myth or reality? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Alexander McGeeWhen we do something we enjoy, our brains start to release chemicals in our body. But when we keep doing that thing over and over, our brain is releasing so much chemicals that it will short circuit and we become addicted. That’s why is very easy to become addicted to a substance (caffeine – ...
Views: 914 - Gates, Bloomberg Target Cigarettes: But Will It Do Any Good? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Dirk HansonIf money were all it took, tobacco smoking would be on the run after Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg jointly pledged last month to fight tobacco use worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries, through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Johns Hopkins University. Mayor ...
Views: 1201 - Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Recovery - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Lara SchusterWhen a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, it is important to know that there are significant gender differences in drug and alcohol recovery. Women and men develop dependency to alcohol and different types of drugs for different reasons. These gender differences are pertinent to ...
Views: 1366 - Gender Roles in Recovery from Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Dan GriffinAs I have been studying men and recovery from addiction off and on for more than 15 years, I have arrived at some nascent ideas that I am sure are not unique to me, but are compelling nonetheless. In essence, something happens to us as men and women during the process of recovery from addiction ...
Views: 1613 - Get paid £60 per hour advising clients on their problems - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2021 from Pearls of WisdomYes you can do this - if you have spare time and can do with more money, a lot more money coming in. The beauty of it is that you are working online from wherever suits you, so you can work from home if you prefer. This saves you travelling and travelling expenses, plus the expense of having an ...
Views: 640 - Get Rid of Porn Addiction Now - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Porn addiction is on the rise, thanks to the different types of media, from television to the Internet. Based on statistics, there are millions of adults who are addicted to pornography, but only 10 percent of them will admit to it. Moreover, 7 ...
Views: 2347 - Get To Know About BAAC AndGovernment Savings Lotteries - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2023 from hassam khLotteries have long held a place of fascination and excitement in games of chance. If you're looking to dive into the world of lotteries, the BAAC Lottery and the Government Savings Lottery ( หวยออมสิน) are two captivating options that offer you a shot at winning big. In this guide, we'll take ...
Views: 404 - Getting In Your Own Way. Do You?? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Keith BrayA Thought: Limited expectations yield only limited results. Our thoughts determine our actions, and when our thoughts are negative, our successes are few. What we hold in our mind is certain to be reflected in the day's activities. And we are capable of fueling our thoughts positively, if we ...
Views: 735 - Getting Rid of Food Addiction with Subliminal Messages - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. True, three of the leading health problems—and causes of death—are diabetes, heart diseases, and cancer. However, what many don’t realize is they do share one common factor: obesity. Obesity is one of the fastest-growing health issues in the ...
Views: 841 - Getting The Right Help-Big Time Important.Call Me When Your Sober - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Alan ButterworthSounds logical. Doesn't it? Unfortunately my friends not so straightforward. A Psychiatrist would seem the right place to start. But is it? Symptoms of depression anxiety and a call me when you sober attitude could ruin the best of intentions. The medical profession by it's own admission is ...
Views: 691 - Gifted, Talented, Addicted - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2007 from Douglas EbyWriter Pearl Buck commented, “The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive.” Winner of a Nobel Prize in Literature in 1938, she also added, “By some strange, unknown, inward urgency they are not really alive unless they are ...
Views: 2713 - Giving Yourself An "Internal Makeover" - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Carl-Peter LehmannThe reason I believe a lot of people are unsuccessful in recovering from an addiction, whether it be alcoholism or drug addiction, is that too often the symptoms, rather than the causes of the addiction are being treated. What's a symptom? You're feeling depressed, anxious, paranoid, generally ...
Views: 2631 - Got Cigarettes? Hypnosis To The Rescue! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Laurie MillerWithin 24 hours of your last cigarette your chances of a heart attack decreases. Within 72 hours your bronchial tubes relax, making breathing easier and your lung capacity increases. Soon after, in the next two weeks to two months your circulation improves so that walking and exercising becomes ...
Views: 1349 - Got Resentments And Faith? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Keith BrayOne of the beauties of a long weekend is that I usually get to catch up on some reading, and the read in combination with quiet time, leads to some new thinking. To summarize something I just read, it stated, if you profess a love of a higher power in your life, and carry resentments with you, ...
Views: 744 - Gratitude-A Reminder - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Keith BrayGratitude-A Reminder Last night I was a t a meeting, and old timers were welcomed. A couple of people glanced my way, and I guess it a fitting title in that fellowship. I should be grateful. I was there again, and free from addictions. Over the last period of time, we have had some major ...
Views: 705 - Grieving the Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Donna HunterGrief, as defined by Dictionary.com is “keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret.” How often in early recovery are the feelings of grief expressed? “I can’t function without it.” “I can’t stand feeling this way.” Taking away the additive ...
Views: 2508 - Group Therapy As an Aid in Sexual Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenGroup therapy is a highly effective treatment modality for sex addicts. It reduces shame and denial, limits isolation, increases socialization skills and the development of empathy. The process fosters the development of intimacy and helps sex addicts develop the coping skills they need to meet ...
Views: 1395 - Habits, Cravings, Addictions and the Subconscient - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2022 from santosh krinskyOne of the big issues that all people face is dealing with cravings, habits and addictions and their effects in their lives. The mechanism at work here is not based on conscious decision-making, but on impulses, feelings and pulls that occur subconsciously, whether in the mind, the vital being, ...
Views: 464 - Handling New Parenthood Sober: An Interview with Per Wickstrom - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Jennifer ScottStarting a family as a recovering addict can present many emotions, from joy and delight to fear and stress. Per Wickstrom recently spoke with me about how to handle new parenthood while in recovery. As the owner of several successful rehabilitation facilities, Per has seen many of ...
Views: 1051 - Harmful Effect of Alcohol Consumption - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2020 from Nabil AhsanAlcohol is a psychoactive element with dependence-producing properties Which has been broadly used in many cultures all over the world.It causes different disease, social and economical burden in societies when it is used harmfully.The result of using more alcohol can affect other people,such as ...
Views: 762 - Have A Look At The Inpatient Rehab Facilities Of The Best South Florida Detox Center - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2022 from Mathew Philip1 Solution Detox is a center for the withdrawal of drugs and alcohol in South Florida. This detoxification center is accredited by the Florida regulating bodies and the Joint Commission of Florida. The patients receive the ultimate comfort and treatment here. You will also find the inpatient ...
Views: 563 - Having Faith—Expecting Your Baby Is On Its Way by Johanna Courtleigh, MA, LPC, CHT - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Johanna Courtleigh, MA,What if the key to becoming ‘expecting’, was learning to practice Positive Expectancy? What might happen if, even in the face of all of life’s uncertainty, we chose to become more resilient and hopeful in our thinking? In my HypnoFertility and Conception Coaching work with women hoping to ...
Views: 1561 - Having Fun Yet? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2008 from Keith BrayHaving Fun Yet? Recently, life has been full of challenges that a larger than the norm. When issues are directly related to blood family, they can be more stressful than most issues. Money gets in there too. On a frequent basis, I ask myself, “Are We Having Fun Yet?” I began the ...
Views: 706 - Hawaii and California Christian Recovery Movement Projects for Spring 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),International Christian Recovery Coalition The Blooming, Booming Responses and Expanded Plans of the Christian Recovery Movement Dick B., Executive Director Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved Just since our visits in Southern California in January of this year, we have had ...
Views: 1705 - Heal Pain and Fear - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2014 from David OttHealing the Pain Body 1. How Our Pain, Fear and Defensiveness Surfaces The “Law Of Attraction” As pointed out by Michael Losier and Esther Hicks, both teachers of, “The Law Of Attraction,” we attract what we vibrate at the level of our emotional bodies, not necessarily what we think or ...
Views: 2329 - Healing Emotional Abuse and Covert Family Violence - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Lynn BlanchardHealing Emotional Abuse and Covert Family Violence Definition of Abuse: Anything less than nurturing is abuse. As the description of one of Alice Miller’s foundational books states, 'Far too many of us had to learn as children to hide our own feelings, needs, and ...
Views: 1583 - Healing from Pornography Addiction - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs someone that has spent nearly forty years studying human behavior, compulsion, mind body relationships and addiction, I have seen over and over again how addiction can be shattering to our hearts, self image, and sense of stability in the world. I am in the process of designing a program ...
Views: 2627 - Healing the Addicted Brain - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Ben ZoharThe problem with an addicted brain is that it has been recalibrated to require drug input in order to achieve a state of equilibrium. Our Long Island drug rehab experts have years of experience in the substance abuse field and have put together this list about the addicted brain. This new state ...
Views: 1171 - Help For Addiction - How To Stay Clean On The Outside - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from Rosemary Grace BrooksA person seeking help for addiction and guidance about how to stay clean from their addictive behaviours will have a wide variety of options to choose from. However, most do not realise that in order to stay clean once out of treatment, a daily programme of recovery is needed such as a Twelve ...
Views: 1569 - Help For Porn Addiction –Top Ideas For Overcoming Porn Habit - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Peter LangfordThe internet access has given growth to a lot of things, unhappily, not the entire of them positive. Take porn addiction for example. Used to be that the only places where you’ll manage to acquire such things would be through adult paper stands and stores. Now, it would seem that you don’t even ...
Views: 954 - Help for the Partners of Sex Addicts - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Dorothy HaydenFrequently Asked Questions · What is sex addiction? Sex addiction is an obsessive relationship to sexual thoughts, fantasies or activities that an individual continues to engage in despite adverse consequences. These thoughts, fantasies or activities occupy a disproportionate amount of ...
Views: 4036 - Help For the Sex Addict - Part 3 - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Peggy FergusonTreatment for sexual addiction can occur in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Like treatment for alcohol and other drug (AOD) addiction, treatment for sexual addiction is usually made up of individual and group counseling, education about addiction, and self-help participation. When choosing ...
Views: 1292 - Help for the Sex Addict's Spouse - Part 5 - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Peggy FergusonCan the spouse of a sex addict find help individually for the effects of the sexual addiction on their lives? Sure. Much of the time, however, it is the crisis of discovery of the acting out, or some other related crisis that brings the sex addict and spouse into treatment. They usually seek ...
Views: 3278 - Help with Recovery and Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Claudine StruckRecovery is a term used in reference to illness and injury. In like manner, recovery can refer to a process of returning to health from a mental disorder or substance dependence. A recovery model is often used for addiction recovery, and stresses principles of hope, supportive relationships, ...
Views: 1386 - Help your Family on choosing alcohol rehab center - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Hope TrustAlcoholism is a deadly problem that destroys families and kills the alcoholic. It often starts as a social experiment, graduates to regular social intake and then goes on to becoming an obsessive and compulsive drinking issue. The family of an alcoholic undergoes severe stress and try to ...
Views: 897 - Help! My Teen Is Glued To The Video Console! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Ken RabowI remember when I first met Ricky (not his real name). He was a Grade 4 student in the school yard pushing and yelling with an aura of glee emanating from his face as the two Grade 5 kids (who were actually much larger than him) cowered, looking for a way to get out of Ricky's sphere of ...
Views: 1462 - Helpful hints for Targeted Individuals - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from Jishu chakmaTargets cannot walk into a po-po station saying they are suffering harassment without cause. The whole point of targation is to make targets look insane, paranoid, and delusional. Target is justified in feeling subjected to experimentation under situations of extreme duress. Just like a ...
Views: 730 - Heroin withdrawal timeframe - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2017 from Albatross TechnologyPeople who become victims of heroin addictions are increasing on a daily basis. In order to comprehend the power associated with heroin addiction, it is important for the people to have a clear understanding about the intensity of withdrawals. When you addicted to heroin, a series of changes ...
Views: 1350 - Hip Sippin Sizzurp: The Dangers of Sipping lean - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2024 from Astharte De Los SantosHip Hop sipping on Sizzurp Hip Hop has a way of reflecting what’s going on in our world today. From new fashion trends, to songs glamorizing Miley Cirus twerking antics, to speaking out against police brutality. From insignificant twitter rants to real issues that affect our community, one ...
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