“There’s a peculiar thing that happens every time you get clean. You go through this sensation of rebirth. There’s something intoxicating about the process of
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Staying Focused When You Don’t Know Your Direction
With the busy lives we live, it is easy to lose your focus. I spend time in the morning thinking over the day to come.
Should You Be In Therapy?
“When there is no way out, there is still always a way through. So don’t turn away from the pain. Face it. Feel it fully.
The Childhood Core Issue That Helped to Feed My Depression
I remember how long it took me to wrap my head around the fact that I had self-hatred. I kept rationalizing that I thought of
How to Make Your Mind Your Friend
“As you go deeper into yourself, you will naturally come to realize that there is an aspect of your being that is always there and
Do You Have Depression?
The best way to tell if you have depression that is interfering with your life is—have you felt this way for 2 or more weeks?
The Double Whammy is Addiction and Depression Recovery
I am beginning to see that all my troubles have their root in a habitual and absolute dependence upon my personal prestige, security, and romantic
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Rebounding From Mental Illness Requires Strength and Patience
Although I know many readers have trouble identifying with those of us who have alcoholism and another mental illness, I am so encouraged when I
To Learn Peace of Mind, You Have to Retrain Your Mind
“The untrained mind lacks wisdom. It’s foolish. Moods come and trick it into feeling pleasure one minute and suffering the next, happiness then sadness. But
Healing the Mind With Creative Visualization
Creative visualization can be used to receive any change you want in your life. Most of the time, we have in our lives what we
Connecting Your Mind and Body Leads to Greater Health
Emotional health is directly connected to our physical health. Choosing healthy ways (exercise, meditation, centering, and deep breathing) to deal with stress go far toward
