By Jennifer McDougall “Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.” – Muhammad Ali Self-Esteem begins to…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.”-Bruce Lee Exercise is an excellent tool for…
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by Jennifer McDougall “There is no cell culture for depression. You can’t see it on a bone scan or an x-ray. Not everyone with depression will show the same behavioral symptoms.” ― Chris…
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By Jennifer McDougall Those who struggle with constant mood swings often feel as though they cannot control what is happening to them. They may be happy one moment and in absolute despair the…
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By Jennifer McDougall Keeping your emotions in check can be a difficult thing for those who suffer from mental illness, but it is generally something we should all learn how to manage.…
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By Jennifer McDougall Have you ever felt so heartbroken and lost after a breakup or tragic loss that suddenly took you by surprise? Unfortunately, most rehab facilities don’t provide you with the…
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By Jennifer McDougall Loneliness is often times what causes people to run to drugs and alcohol for relief away from their misery. They might not admit it right away, but eventually…
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By Jennifer McDougall “You can be happy if you are willing to let go of your past and leave yourself unencumbered so you can fly freely.” ― Chris Prentiss, Zen and the…
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Self-destruction comes in many forms. It can be mental, emotional or physical. In human context, self–destructive behavior is a widely used phrase that conceptualizes certain kinds of destructive acts as belonging to…
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Recovery, Rehab, Self-Improvement, Sober Lifestyle25 Ways to Manage Emotional, Mental and Physical Pain
By Jennifer McDougall When we feel overwhelmed with the amount of physical, emotional, and mental pain that can come at us in all channels of life, its no wonder people take to great strife for relief. Those who…
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By Jennifer McDougall Pain is the most common reason behind addiction. It comes in many forms; physical, mental, and emotional pain. It stems from the brain and flows into your central nervous…