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- Addiction Treatment Centers in Wilmington - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2019 from Selena ValentineDrug Rehab Centers in Wilmington cater to the residents of the state who have become addicted to illicit drug use. Cocaine seems to be the most popular drug in the state based on statistical data. Rehab Centers in Wilmington play a crucial role in helping the state treat and rehabilitate ...
Views: 634 - Addiction, Brain Science Simplified - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from David CarrollWhat is the essence of addiction from a scientific standpoint? What facts support the foundation that supposes that an “addict” has no control and that free will has nothing to do with their ability to stop? What indicates that without help, they have little or no hope of recovering, from this ...
Views: 2293 - Adult Child's Abusive Relationship - How to Support Your Child's Psychotherapeutic Growth - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Parents are often the instruments of change for adult children in abusive relationships. And at the same time, they can also impede the change process. The Process Yields the Result Psychotherapy is a process; it’s not an injection. Even though there are psychotherapeutic techniques ...
Views: 870 - Adult Child's Abusive Relationship: The Significance of the Subtle Signs Of An Abusive Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.While the punch, the black eye, the bruised throat or broken jaw are obviously glaring signs that one is living in an abusive relationship, these are not always the clues that inspire the abused to leave. As human beings we have an enormous capacity to whether trauma and a built-in mechanism to ...
Views: 1222 - Adult Children of Abuse living with a Chronic Illness: A Challenge to Self Care - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2006 from Keesha MayesI grew up in a very violent and dysfunctional home. I endured many abuses that haunt me to this day! I believed, that when I left home at 15 years old, I was leaving behind the agony, pain and confusion of my family. But there was still so much suffering within me that I had not recognized and ...
Views: 1628 - Adult Narcissism and Childhood Criticism - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatPeople who seem overconfident or too interested in themselves are often called narcissistic. Narcissism is a thought and behaviour pattern that involves many negative elements including: • Overconfidence • Fascination with the self • Excess ...
Views: 1548 - Adult NPD Survivors Defenseless Against Ignorant Judgment - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineAdult NPD Survivors Further Assaulted By Ignoramuses When people hear that I have chosen to have no contact with my highly toxic, aged mother and father they always tell me how sorry they feel for my parents. I can only assume that in me they see a happy, well-adjusted adult woman and must ...
Views: 1667 - Affluent Spousal Abuse - Battered Queens: When the Rich Are Entangled in Abusive Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Common thinking is that domestic violence is a misfortune that befalls the lower class. We hear about them more, we see more of them, we have public services to care for their needs...but that doesn’t make them in the majority when it comes to domestic abuse. I would venture to say that ...
Views: 1251 - After Abuse: The Challenging Work of Forging Healthy Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Lauri Allison LaBadieMany people have done the tough work of recovery from sexual abuse, whether with help in therapy or on one’s own. It challenges us to the core, but it also frees us, and gives life and possibility where we once felt that we might never get through it. For some, getting into a relationship, or ...
Views: 7408 - After The Abusive Relationship - 7 Clues for Knowing You're Doing What Is Right For You - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Domestic violence survivors often wonder what next? Now, that I’m no longer defined by my role in my “other life,” then what next... Who is this person? What is this person? What ought this person be doing with her life? In some respects this pondering is typical of battered ...
Views: 909 - After the Abusive Relationship: Long-Term Aid for Domestic Abuse Survivors - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Do what you’re called to do and the universe will support you. You’ve probably heard this, but may be scratching your head thinking about your bills, responsibilities and all of the what ifs... This is understandable. So rather than jump in with blind faith, I want to invite your ...
Views: 1290 - After The Fall - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Johnny MorneyLife has sent me more than what I consider my fair share of stumbling blocks my way over the years . My great friend and mentor Les Browns says “When you fall try to land on your back because if you can look up, you can get up. But the problem is most of the time the fall is totally ...
Views: 1196 - ALCOHOL ADDICTION - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2020 from Selena ValentineTreatment For Alcohol Addiction Behavioral Treatments: This alcohol abuse treatment is mainly focused on changing the behavior of an addict via counseling. It can be done by health professionals and projecting various studies to the addict regarding the importance of health is ...
Views: 747 - Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from Selena ValentineTreatment For Alcohol Addiction Behavioral Treatments: This alcohol abuse treatment is mainly focused on changing the behavior of an addict via counseling. It can be done by health professionals and projecting various studies to the addict regarding the importance of health is ...
Views: 787 - Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2020 from Selena ValentineWhat Is Alcohol Addiction? Is alcohol addictive physically or psychologically? Is alcohol addictive to everyone? Is alcohol addictive and why? Alcohol had become an indispensable part of the drug which affects people in all aspects. Alcohol is one form of a drug that reduces stress and ...
Views: 783 - Alcohol Addiction FAQ - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongThere are several reasons why many turn to alcohol. Yet when they first do so, they paid little regard that excessive alcohol can cause plenty of harm and damage to the internal organs such as liver and stomach. Alcohol can cause liver-related diseases as well as varicose-like veins in the ...
Views: 1233 - Alcohol and Sex for Young Adults - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2008 from Susan HermanFor lots of student, sex is part of the college experience. For better or worse, decisions about sex (whether or not to do it, with whom, and when) are thought about and talked about a lot. "I didn't plan on sleeping with anyone when I went to that party. This morning I woke and there was a ...
Views: 904 - Alcohol and the Body: 4 Long-term Effects of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Anica OaksDrinking huge amounts of alcohol over long periods can cause many negative effects on your body and mind. Alcohol is present in wine, beer, and liquor. It depresses the CNS (central nervous system) and can affect all the organs in your body, especially the brain and liver. When you start ...
Views: 1796 - Alcohol Detox Programs; How They Work - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Terje EllingsenAll across the United States, people are looking to regain control through alcohol detox programs. It is fortunate that we live in a country where there are so many public and private agencies looking out for the welfare of society. These programs are known to be very effective when people ...
Views: 1358 - Alcohol Or Drug Addiction; Some Questions And Answers - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Terje EllingsenAlcohol or drug addiction affect more than just the person suffering the addiction. The situation also harms the people who care for the addicted person, such as family, friends… even coworkers are affected. In this article, we hope to offer some helpful information concerning drug addiction ...
Views: 1150 - ALCOHOLISM AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Albert GauldenThere was an article on the Internet today (April 15, 2009) that said a new drug, naltrexone will soon replace the need for alcohol rehab because this “miracle” med takes away the craving for alcohol. No more need for 12 steps, no meetings, no sponsor and for goodness sake, you never ever have ...
Views: 1189 - All 12 Steppers Need Original Source Material - by No matter what 12 Step group you belong to, or what addiction/dysfunction you're dealing with, it's imperative you use the original 12 Step source material as well as whatever literature your group provides.
The 12 Step Movement continues to grow, addressing all sorts of issues. Unfortunately, ...
Views: 1267 - Am I Manipulating My Narcissist? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" All told, there are three ways to manipulate the narcissist: (1) To withhold narcissistic supply from him until he comes, hat in hand, begging for more and then you can name your price and dictate terms; (2) To ...
Views: 2307 - Ambient Abuse - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Sam VakninAmbient abuse is the stealth, subtle, underground currents of maltreatment that sometimes go unnoticed even by the victims themselves, until it is too late. Ambient abuse penetrates and permeates everything – but is difficult to pinpoint and identify. It is ambiguous, atmospheric, diffuse. Hence ...
Views: 2329 - An Alien Encounter: A Look at Sexual Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am in my therapist’s office, after finding out about my daughter’s sexual abuse, and I am slowly recalling the morning after the first time I was sexually violated by my stepfather….. I saw myself as a young child, sewing a cloak of many new colors, a cloak of artificial self-esteem and ...
Views: 2256 - An Interview of Geri from Geri’s Recovery Music - by Could you tell us a little about your recovery story?
I'm the eldest of four children and I was born in British Columbia, Canada. My father, a retired Baptist minister, is American and my mother, a homemaker, is Canadian. I was raised in a perfectionist’s household with strict religious rules ...
Views: 999 - Animal Hoarding - A Serious Threat - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2021 from Wajahat AliWe may know about a "canine woman" down the road who stows away the creatures she "saves". We choose not to see and maybe think - what mischief would it be able to do? We may even consider her a caring individual. In any case, on the off chance that she is a creature hoarder she can not just ...
Views: 693 - Are we evil? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Teresa JoyceThis question used to be at the forefront of my mind, imbedded so deeply that there seemed to be no escaping the powerful emotions that it evoked. When did it start? Why was I born this way? How could I stop the terrible things going on all around me I was hurting so many people. Maybe the ...
Views: 1486 - Are you Addicted to Bad Relationships? - by Do you often find that you involve yourself in relationships that disappoint you? Are you not getting what you need and desire from the people you choose to date? Does there always seem to be something missing? If you answered yes to one or all of those questions, you could very well be addicted ...
Views: 2745 - Are You Being Spiritually Abused by a Narcissist - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineSpiritual Narcissistic Abuse Randi G. Fine, Author From the book Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivor’s Guide to Healing and Recovery © 2017 Mark shares his Close Encounter: I’ve been married to an intelligent, beautiful woman for seventeen years and we ...
Views: 1432 - Are You Enabling Addiction In The One You Love? The Role of Enabler - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Bill UrellUnfortunately, many times, a loved one actually is enabling addiction through their well intentioned desire to help the addict or alcoholic. How does this occur? Consider the role of the addict; their intention is to continue the using behavior at all costs. What better way to continue that ...
Views: 2146 - Astralprojektion im Vergleich zu Remote Viewing - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2021 from Wajahat AliAstralprojektion und Remote Viewing sind bekannt, dass BinauraleBeats zwei beliebte psychische Fähigkeiten sind, die manche Menschen genießen können. Es scheint jedoch einige Verwechslungen zwischen den beiden zu geben, und oft werden sie als dasselbe verwechselt, obwohl sie in Wirklichkeit ...
Views: 713 - AUTONOMY & ATTACHMENT - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Donna TorbicoSERVANT or MASTER of YOUR CASTLE Who’s the boss of you? ACoA SYMBIOSIS (S.) An unhealthy attachment to others as a way to: • compensate for emotional abandonment in childhood • to cope with deep anxiety of being a separate entity • escape having to face the struggle of growing up ...
Views: 3418 - Avoiding Your Abuser - The Conflictive Posture - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Sam VakninThere is nothing special about the body language or behavior patterns of the abuser. If your abuser is a narcissist, his pathology is evident on first sight (read "How to Recognize a Narcissist"). But not all abusers are narcissists. Regrettably, most victims find themselves trapped long before ...
Views: 1320 - Avoiding Your Abuser - The Submissive Posture - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from Sam VakninThere is nothing special about the body language or behavior patterns of the abuser. If your abuser is a narcissist, his pathology is evident on first sight (read "How to Recognize a Narcissist"). But not all abusers are narcissists. Regrettably, most victims find themselves trapped long before ...
Views: 1609 - Becoming Gold-the launch of a virtual support network for survivors of childhood sexual abuse - by I welcome you to visit our website! When I say our website, I refer to all survivor's of childhood sexual abuse, who will hopefull use this site as a resource, a support, a creative outlet for expression of feelings, or somewhere to find information to educate themselves and others. Welcome, I ...
Views: 842 - Beyond Anon: The Next 12 Steps - by Some 65 years ago, Bill Wilson the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, proclaimed that during one of his darkest times, “a bright light” appeared to him with the 12 Steps of AA, offering him sobriety. And since that date, millions have found help through the program! Likewise, there have been many ...
Views: 2361 - Beyond Pornography: Protecting Our Kids from Internet Dangers - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from Veronika LazabalIt's a telling statistic: the fastest growing internet site in 2007 was a pornography portal. With computer technology inextricably woven into the daily lives of every member of our families, it can be difficult for parents to keep their teens away from adult websites. The average age at which a ...
Views: 1124 - Bindungstheorie und Entwicklung von Essstörungen - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2021 from Wajahat AliDie Bindungstheorie erklärt die Bindung oder Bindung zwischen einem Kind und einer Bindungsperson, einem Selbstentfaltung-Elternteil oder Vormund. Heutzutage zeichnet sich ab, dass Kinder mit unsicheren Bindungsstilen anfälliger für Essstörungen sind als Kinder mit sicheren Bindungen. Wenn ...
Views: 592 - Blue Cross Blue Shield Takes a Stab at Reducing Prescription Pain Pill Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Cheryl HinneburgBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts wants to do their part in reducing prescription drug abuse so they are planning to limit physicians’ power to write new prescriptions for more than a 30 day supply. This plan will begin on July 1, 2012 and doctors will no longer be able to write ...
Views: 2120 - Brain Chemical Can Break Cycle Of Unfair Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Dan GillilandLower serotonin may help people break the cycle of unfair treatment. Many signs of depression can be caused by low serotonin. Many anti-depressants and some supplements like 5-HTP or St Johns Wort and bump up serotonin. A recient study shows lower serotonin can help people break the cycle of ...
Views: 1279 - Breaking the Spirit - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2008 from Robina HearleBreaking the spirit of people I am sad to say is an accepted method of control in our society. It is done in some cases as part of a regimen of discipline, by others unwittingly as they are not aware of their own destructive powers. People do it to other people and humans do it to animals. ...
Views: 12406 - Bring Back Our Girls - by Submitted on May 13, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown"You must do the things you think you can't do." Eleanor Roosevelt There are women all over the world risking their lives to become educated. We must support them. How can we do that? We must begin to lift the veil of unconsciousness. We can't pretend the emotional/physical abuse that is ...
Views: 1337 - Broken Sons of Narcissistic Mothers - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineSons of a Narcissistic Mothers Randi G. Fine, Author From the book Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivor’s Guide to Healing and Recovery © 2017 The experience I have with sons of narcissistic mothers was gained through my counseling work with them. I can assure ...
Views: 1927 - Bulimia/Anorexia and Compulsive Overeating:When Family and Friends Don't Get It - by Often a person with an eating disorder covers her pain so well that even when she tells the truth about her suffering, people don't believe her. They think she is exaggerating, overreacting, in a mood that will pass.
She can look so good or so happy that people who love her and think they know ...
Views: 1235 - Bullying: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Bullied? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many forms of bullying around today and some of these are more overt than others. At times, this is done in a way that is so subtle, that it can take place without anyone even noticing. And while bullying has taken place for many, many years, and is nothing new, the internet has ...
Views: 2059 - Can Dexter™ Overcome His "Dark Passenger"? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Sara DillingerCan we ever really be free of the past that haunts us, the voices in our heads that tell us lies and make us do things that we don’t want to do? Can we be free of our subconscious? The Showtime Entertainment™ series Dexter™ is a dramatic statement of those questions. Dexter Morgan is a genial ...
Views: 1740 - Can People Change - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Peter WeldonToday's Sermon - Can People Change - by Facilitator Peter Copyright © 2004 - 2007 Facilitator Peter All Rights Reserved A baby that is born will never be more than the baby’s natural capability. This is God’s structural law providing the fetus was not damaged and if damaged, ...
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