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Do you find yourself putting things off for some unexplained reason? Do you sit for hours and hours avoiding doing something you know you have to do? Ever wonder why this is so? The reason lies in what you’re afraid of, and way out is easier than you would imagine. Regardless, you are stuck in procrastination.
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If you are a living, breathing, human being right now you have seen how much rage there is out in the world right now. If you’ve heard the chants “I can’t breathe” and feel the gravity of them, you have a sense of the gist of our current societal struggle, both against a virus and against the injustices we are all grappling with right now. If you are a fan of the series ‘Little Fires Everywhere,’ you will also appreciate the rest of this piece.
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Do you have a problem with porn use or other sexual behaviors and wonder what caused them? The answer may lie as far back as the crib, because depending on whether you have attachment issues or not, you may be at a greater risk of sexual compulsion than not.
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If you ever wondered about whether people in hate groups have trauma in their past, you need look no further for proof of this than by reading Christian Picciolini’s book Breaking Hate. It is a wide-ranging exploration of how those in domestic and international terror groups either have trauma going into these movements, or they have them while in these groups, or both. It also discusses how people get out of these groups, which is similar to recovery from addictions.
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I recently had the pleasure of listening to a couple of Brene Brown’s new podcast episodes. Her new series Unlocking Us is something everyone who is affected by our current circumstances needs to listen to.
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If anyone needed an excuse to isolate, Coronavirus provide the perfect reason. If you suffer from compulsive or addictive sexual behavior, it can be a double-edged sword. You may wonder about whether you can see partners during this time, or if Coronavirus is like HIV in any way. I’ll answer these questions and more, so please read on!
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Are you about to climb the walls because of cabin fever due to social distancing? Do you wonder how long social distancing will be the rule in our culture? Do you wonder how it will affect your relationships? Your mental health? Keep reading, because I will answer all of these questions in my blog today.
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Have you suffered from childhood trauma and wondered why life seems so hard, especially compared to others in your life? Do you wonder why you have such a tendency to overdo it with alcohol or other drugs? The answer lies in your ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences Score), but before you rush to find out what it is you should learn more about it and how it can affect all kinds of health conditions up and down the line.
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Struggling with our current national and world situation and not sure how to deal with it? Had a fight with your relationship partner and don’t know how to cope with the pain of feeling wounded and misunderstood? If you’ve ever been tempted to self-medicate with substances or compulsive behaviors, you can try a new form of emotion-focused coping instead. Read on…
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Ever found yourself saying things like “I’m a good for nothing jerk (or worse)!” or saying the same thing about someone else? Did you say it with conviction? If you did then you probably have some strong feelings attached to it and suffer from a problem called black and white thinking, in which case you need to read on.
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Do you sometimes find yourself feeling anxious for no reason? Do you worry about things even though you reasonably know you have no need to worry? If you answered ‘yes’ to both of these questions, then this blog post is for you!
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Do you find yourself turning to porn or compulsive sexual behavior after an upsetting event and wonder ‘How did I get here?’ Do you sometimes find yourself feeling numb after engaging in compulsive sexual behavior, or even worse...feeling guilty or ashamed? These are a few of the signs of using sex as self-medication.
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If you suffer from anxiety you may be wondering when the next shoe is going to drop, or when the ax is going to fall, so to speak. There always seems to be something looming in the distance that could spell doom. Read on if any of these descriptions applies to you!
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Do you ever feel like you’re a kid again when you’re with your family, and that they won’t treat you like you’re a grown up even though you’re an adult? If your answer to this question is yes, then read on.
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I recently watched the movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and thought about how it can aid people in improving mental health. If you’ve ever struggled with depression, you will find some gems in my review of this movie in this blog post.
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Do you ever find yourself saying “I know I should feel grateful, but I don’t?” If so, read on because this blog post is for you.
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You’ve probably heard the saying “Just let go of it” about as many times as you can stomach. Does it make you upset when you hear people talk about this so flippantly? You’re not alone. There are many other people who have tried and tried to ‘let go’ of the past with varying degrees of futility. I’ll explain why it’s so hard and what you can do about it.
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Have you ever wondered why you wind up engaging in compulsive behavior? Do you find yourself asking how you got here after bingeing on porn or some substance you know you should give up? Well, read on because you suffer from being triggered and this is one blog you need to read.
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