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Feeling Overwhelmed?
Recovering people do not have a monopoly on feeling overwhelmed. Historically, however, we have turned to mood-altering substances to deal with stress and emotions, so being overwhelmed can be a significant trigger for many people in recovery.
How to Deal with Rejection in Sobriety by Guest Writer Suzanne K
No one likes the feeling of being rejected, but when you’re in recovery, having others reject you is a double whammy. Not only are you struggling to hold on to your newly-found sobriety, but you are tentatively trying to resume a normal life – with all the stresses that entails. No wonder you feel frustrated, [...]
Research Identifies Association Between Chocolate Consumption and Depression
Women throughout the civilized world have known for generations that chocolate is consumed in greater volumes dependent upon the mood and state of mind of the female. Now, it appears science is taking a closer look at this phenomenon.
New Puppy. Not Much Sleep.
We added Lola to the household last week – an adorable black-and-white Havanese puppy. Feeling a bit sleep deprived, and that’s not good for me! My amazing roommate and friend has volunteered to be on night duty during work days and I take her on the weekend. She knows what I’m like when I don’t [...]
Snake Oil
Nothing conjures up the image of what I’m talking about here better than the phrase “snake oil” – that miracle product that will cure whatever ails you, buy one get one free, it’s the secret doctors don’t want you to know about. It’s amazing to me that people still fall, on a daily basis, for [...]
