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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."
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
6 Signs You're Dealing With A Sex Addict
6 Signs You're Dealing With A Sex Addict
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.
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.
Smoke A Lot Of Weed? How To Know If It's Affecting Your Health
A doc says to look out for these 5 signs.
3 Non-Negotiable Reasons To Leave Your Partner
Have you ever struggled with the question of when it's time to leave a relationship?
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.
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?
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...
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...
How To Do Pigeon Pose The Right Way
Pigeon is a yoga pose we all love to hate
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.”