Optimism Crushes Fear
Optimism Crushes Fear. Fear can leave us in doubt about our own abilities to succeed but when we take baby steps forwards fear diminishes and optimism returns.
Tag: Addictions
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Dissociative Identity Disorder
What is dissociative identity disorder? Most people won’t recognise the name but some of you will know it by other names such as split personality or multiple personality disorder. Some of you may only know this disorder from films or TV, but others may have lived with someone affected by the disorder. Whatever your experience,… Read More Dissociative Identity Disorder
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What Is Forgiveness?
Forgiveness Of Yourself Is At The Heart Of Serenity And Moving On With Our Lives. Forgiveness is often confused with reconciliation. Firstly it is not reconciliation, as this would require at least two people to be involved, and it would require a sincere apology from the other person. Secondly, forgiveness only requires you and you… Read More What Is Forgiveness?
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Dealing With Anger As A Positive Emotion.
Anger can be seen as a negative emotion, but there are no negative emotions. All emotions serve a function for us, none are negative. It’s how we express those emotions can make how they feel negative or positive. Knowing how you react in situations and the type of anger you use can be the first… Read More Dealing With Anger As A Positive Emotion.
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Alcoholism: The Dry Drunk
When a loved one gets sober we can think great that’s it our lives will be great now. We have prayed, begged, cajoled, nagged, let’s face it we have done anything and everything to make this day happen. We are co-dependents after all. Only now we find nothing has changed except that the alcoholic doesn’t… Read More Alcoholism: The Dry Drunk
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Forgiveness Only Involves You. Reconciliation Involves The Other Person Too.
Forgiveness Only Involves You. Reconciliation Involves The Other Person Too. Forgive versus Reconciliation. I got so hung up on having to forgive people in my life. I knew it was the best road to take for me, it would lead me to find serenity and peace in my life. But the thought of forgiving someone… Read More Forgiveness Only Involves You. Reconciliation Involves The Other Person Too.
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Drug Addiction: Affects On The Family
First off this post is not going to define drug addiction. But will only focus on its effects on the family and loved ones of addicts. The information can be used in relation to other addictions as well. You can find the definition of different drugs and what they are here including side effects at family… Read More Drug Addiction: Affects On The Family
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What Are Boundaries? How Do I Set Them?
What Are Boundaries? Boundaries are about you, not anyone else. These are your personal boundaries. You need to set boundaries for yourself, based on your values and morals. Setting your own boundaries comes from a place of empowerment. It involves you deciding what you participating in and who with. Learning to say no and realising… Read More What Are Boundaries? How Do I Set Them?
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Co-dependency
I had never heard the word codependency until I walked into the rooms of an Al-Anon meeting. (Al-anon is for family and friends of alcoholics) I quickly learned this was what I was – a codependent – I was addicted to the alcoholic as much as he was to alcohol. But what is codependency and… Read More Co-dependency
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Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by either experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. Many people go through traumatic events but they don’t get PTSD. For these people they get better with time, help and self-care. But for some people they will and do get PTSD and the symptoms get… Read More Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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