Addiction recovery is often portrayed as a journey of attending therapy sessions and support groups. While addiction counselling is undoubtedly a crucial component of addiction recovery, it’s just one piece of the puzzle. True, lasting recovery involves nourishing your mind, body, and soul. Think of it like this: you wouldn’t expect a plant to thrive […]
It’s a question I hear all the time: “Am I an alcoholic?” People even call me up and ask point-blank. And you know what? The very fact that they’re picking up the phone and asking probably means they already suspect the answer. It’s not a question someone with a healthy relationship with alcohol typically asks
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Quitting alcohol is a heavy decision. So, you’ve reached the end of your road with alcohol. You know in your heart that total abstinence is the only path forward. But damn, that realization hits hard, doesn’t it? It feels heavy. Like a weight settling on your chest that you just can’t shake off. That weight?
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Journaling—it’s more than just putting pen to paper. For those on the path to recovery from alcoholism, it can also be a lifeline that supports both journaling and healing. For this reason, the healing power of journaling should not be underestimated. Let’s explore why: 1. Emotional Release Imagine your journal as a trusted friend who
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Let’s talk about something we’ve all probably experienced at some point: alcohol, the sneaky little word that likes to creep into our thoughts and conversations, wreaking havoc on our self-esteem and motivation. Yes, you guessed it – “should”. You know the drill: “I should do this”, “I shouldn’t do that”, “I should be more like…”
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Understanding Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy This surgery involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting it directly to the small intestine. It effectively reduces the stomach’s capacity, limiting food intake. In this procedure, part of the stomach is removed, leaving a smaller, sleeve-shaped organ. This reduces the amount of food that can
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I’m new to camping as in the UK, I only went a few times as an adult, always with alcohol. However, since moving to Australia five years ago, camping has become a beloved family activity. This is surprising, as I wasn’t known for loving the outdoors! We assumed no one in Australia camped due to
How often do you ever come across people who are always upbeat, and no matter what life throws at them, they seem to roll with the punches? They may be following a formula for happiness. You can increase your happiness outcome too by doing these things that make you happy: Start with a Good Measure
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Alcohol use and abuse is a widespread issue and is the most used and arguably most problematic. Unfortunately, when alcoholism begins, it puts individuals at risk for withdrawal problems like delirium tremens. The DTs, put frankly, is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal. It can lead to several life-threatening symptoms and can prove deadly. In
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Our bodies are impressive machines. If you consider the intricacy of the human body and what it accomplishes, it is awe-inspiring. From the moment we are born, our heartbeats also when we are asleep. However, drinking alcohol can have various effects on our bodies that we need to be mindful of. Oxygen is pumped around
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