20 Items Tagged

addiction

Why Giving Up Hope For My Addict Son Was The Best Decision I've Ever Made

"I am the father of an addict. It’s a painful thing to say out loud. But it needs to be said."

#addiction #happiness #personal growth #relationships
An anonymous father
July 29 2017

6 Strategies For Coping With Holiday Stress (From A Recovering Addict)

These coping mechanisms can help you stay balanced and healthy no matter what the holidays bring.

#addiction #alcohol #alcoholism #holidays #stress
Jamison Monroe
December 3 2016

9 Foods To Eat If You Want To Quit Sugar For Good

Once I shifted the focus to what I could *add* to my diet — not what was taken away — my sweet tooth was much easier to kick. Here are the foods that...

#addiction #cravings #food #healthy foods #nutrition
Katie Haines
August 9 2016

How I Use ADHD To My Advantage Instead Of Letting It Hold Me Back

When I finally lifted myself out, it was like seeing the matrix.

#addiction #alcohol #personal growth
Ruari Fairbairns
July 15 2016

Taking A Break From Booze? 7 Tips For Actually Sticking With It

If you slip up, so what? Who cares? Dust yourself off, learn from your mistakes, and come back stronger.

#addiction #alcohol #happiness #personal growth
Andy Ramage
May 16 2016

The Life-Changing Lessons I Learned From Recovering Addicts

When I ask these men about their difficult lives, with experiences so tragically varied yet somehow universally similar, I never cease to learn...

#addiction #mind body connection #personal growth #spirituality #wellness
Gayle Saks
May 3 2016

I'm Not An Alcoholic, But Here's How I Knew I Needed To Stop Drinking

No, I'm not a recovering alcoholic. No, I haven’t adopted any radical diets that dictate abstinence, or discovered religion. It’s simply that I...

#addiction #alcohol #happiness #health
Annie Grace
April 21 2016

Science-Backed Reasons To Add Coloring To Your Self-Care Practice

From stress and anxiety reduction to mindfulness and self-compassion, here are eight reasons the simple act of coloring should be a part of your...

#addiction #alcohol #happiness #mindfulness #mindfulness meditation
Judy Clement Wall
April 5 2016

The One Change I Made To Overcome Years Of Depression & Anxiety

When I sought healing from depression, my drinking habits were never under scrutiny. But after I stopped drinking, I noticed my depression and anxiety...

#addiction #alcohol #anxiety #depression #stress
Annie Grace
March 23 2016

6 Signs You're Dealing With A Sex Addict

6 Signs You're Dealing With A Sex Addict

#addiction #love #relationships #sex #wellness
Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW
January 25 2016

I Went From 6 Cups Of Coffee A Day To Zero. Here's How

At my peak, I was chain-drinking coffee all day, usually five cups of cappuccino followed by an Americano later in the day.

#addiction #caffeine #coffee #health
Jeanette Bronée
November 30 2015

My Double Life As A High-Functioning Alcoholic (And How I Finally Found Happiness)

It took a dramatic event for me to admit that I had a problem and to finally face the reality of what I'd become.

#addiction #alcohol #anxiety #happiness #healing
Tyler C. Beaty
November 29 2015

3 Non-Negotiable Reasons To Leave Your Partner

Have you ever struggled with the question of when it's time to leave a relationship?

#addiction #breakup #divorce #personal growth #relationships
Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
November 10 2014

What I Learned From My Husband's Sex Addiction

The issues my husband struggled with ranged from cheating to engaging in virtual sexual relationships in online chatrooms.

#addiction #happiness #mind body connection #personal growth #relationships
Sophie Jaffe
October 16 2014

4 Ways You're Not Taking Care Of Yourself Emotionally

What do you usually do regarding relationships when your fear of rejection and abandonment is triggered?

#addiction #happiness #love #personal growth #relationships
Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
July 21 2014

Are You Eating These Sources Of Hidden Sugar?

You may not drink soda or other sugar sweetened beverages, and maybe you stick with dark chocolate for your desserts. But there are many non-dessert...

#addiction #almond milk #inflammation #sugar #yogurt

How A Traumatic Event Helped Me Overcome Food Addiction

Three years ago, I reached a major turning point in my weight journey. I sat by my dad’s hospital bed almost certain he would die. He is an alcoholic...

#addiction #body image #gratitude #self-acceptance #sobriety
Brynn Johnson
February 17 2014

How To Do Pigeon Pose The Right Way

Pigeon is a yoga pose we all love to hate

#addiction #healing #love #personal growth #yoga
Hope Zvara
January 9 2013

How a Stressed-Out Yogi Learned to Slow Down

I kept telling myself it was necessary to ignore my health for the lifestyle I was going to have “some day.”

#Ayurveda #addiction #cacao #chocolate #food
Rachel Zinman
October 11 2012