codependent relationship abuse problems
You might think that your boyfriend/girlfriend is a junky and does not deserve to be with you. But after all these months or years of relationship, have you stopped to wonder how come you ended up falling in love for “that kind of person”?
Codependency is a psychological puzzle that few individuals have the guts to explore within themselves. You might not be into cocaine, heroin or alcoholic drinks, but you have created a very strong bond to someone who is.
You are not alone My mental health has been seriously affected these days and I have felt very bad, it is emotionally and physically exhausting, my capacity has been reduced in almost every aspect of my life. It has become almost impossible for me to tell someone because I am very afraid of what they will say and because I…
Learning to Forgive When I remember the people who have hurt me, I give myself the task of wishing them all kinds of calamities, justified in the pain or the affectation they caused me. Immediately, I am filled with negative thoughts and feelings that are activated within, becoming once again, a victim of what they did, all this, without any…
Eating Disorders An eating disorder is a serious mental illness, characterized by eating, exercise and body weight or shape becoming an unhealthy preoccupation of someone’s life. Eating disorders are a group of problems related to what the person eats. How she values her body and relates to herself, her food and her environment. Within eating disorders we can find several….
How to heal from a broken heart Breakups can be devastating and painful. They can interfere with sleep hours, appetite, and self-esteem. At first, accepting pain is the best way to forget the person who has broken your heart. Take the time to allow yourself to cry without judgment. Then do constructive activities that help you understand what happened and…
The World of Euphoria The list of movies, books and plays about drug addiction throughout the last decades is long. One of the most recent addition to this list is the HBO series “Euphoria”, based on the 2012 TV show first aired in Israel. A bunch of high school students tell their stories with constant flashbacks to their childhood and…
Living with a drug addict If you are living with a relative or loved one who is addicted to drugs, you must be prepared to face any type of situation that may occur along the way. Drug addiction is unbearable and harmful not only for the addicted person, but also for the family and friends around them. The emotional and…
Gone with the Dog It’s been 2 years and 21 days, since my Golden Retriever took her love away. She was a hyper active, golden haired dog who always chose to fetch the ball or Frisbee instead of being caressed. My aunt unofficially diagnosed her dog with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity). Even when we all know that such…
Finding balance We know that today, the needs, demands and activities that a woman has are too many. It is necessary that she divide her time effectively in order to be a good professional, mother, wife and friend, among others. I am going to share some tips that have worked for me: Be open about your needs. Others will…
Gregot & The Power of Music (Lizards as Pets) There are popular and unpopular pets, just as it happens with people. Cats, dogs, parrots, hamsters and goldfish are among the first group. On the opposite spectrum, there are snakes, spiders and other creatures that most people would agree they belong to the zoo rather than your son’s bedroom. However, some…
The importance of cultivating GRATITUDE in our lives “If the only prayer you ever uttered in your entire life was ‘Thank you,’ that would be enough,” Meister Eckhart. Gratitude is an essential part of your personal development and in order to have a happy and satisfying life. You will wonder if what I say is real, or if this is…
