Happiness. How underrated, right? Well, it’s the basis of our primal drives and a large denominator of our psyche and cognitive map for behavior and patterns of life. Being able to take care of our needs, from physical to social, and ultimately a higher plane, alcohol, and drugs may interrupt the natural waves and overall perceptions of pain and pleasure. In short term, they may help during challenging times but can interrupt someone’s lifestyle. Getting sober means learning new behaviors, belief systems and even nurturing with sleep and food. Recovery is more than just not taking drugs or alcohol.
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Why Do I Get High Before Meeting My Family In the Holidays? I feel it’s natural to feel nervous on certain occasions, I mean like going on a date or other circumstances make me feel butterflies in my stomach. Still, there are certain moments when I feel apprehensive and self-conscious even shame, and I start imagining what others are thinking…
Why Is Everyone Obsessed with Being Thin? I’m a skinny person. I don’t mean to be, and I certainly don’t try to be; I am. It’s a certitude of my life, and it’s something that everyone around me senses the need to comment on. We are a skinny-obsessed civilization, and it is notorious. Individuals make comments about how much weight…
How a Simple Life is Better Our world today is a world of consumerism, the message we are constantly hearing is one of “always needing more but never having enough.” Advertisements bombard us making us think and feel that we need to shop more, become more self-indulgent and, to even eat more. For me, this was a very normal…
Holidays Are Stressful and Difficult When it Comes To Alcohol And Drug Abuse: Here Is Why. Holidays are not invariably cheerful and encouraging and, inconveniently, possibly particular circumstances for those with alcohol and drug abuse disorder. This year, the most challenging for many in recent time, even individuals without identified problems with substance abuse may stumble. While vacations are a basis…
