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For those who are in recovery, managing intimate relationships can be very difficult. A loss of trust, codependency, and poor communication can take their toll in relationship recovery. If you are in recovery for an addiction, regaining your partner’s trust can be extremely challenging. There is a
Eating well and developing an exercise routine are key to any who is in a relapse prevention program. A good diet and exercise plan can positively impact your emotional health. Anxiety and depression are often highly correlated with addictive behaviors, yet exercise and a healthy diet often
After an embarrassing resignation of Anthony Weiner from his congressional seat in 2011, Weiner became on ongoing punchline to many late-night jokes. When announcing that he would be running for mayor of New York, he had to know that his journey would be a difficult one. There
Problems with body image is a huge issue that the gay community contends with. Gay men have many sub-groups that are used to classify them, many of which are based on body image alone. Although understandable, this can be harmful because it creates mindless thinking about how
Romantic relationships are challenging to manage. Although there are hundreds of ways that a couple can struggle, in my therapy practice, I find that this list of 10 mistakes to be the most common ways. Some of them are obvious, standard relationship issues. Others are more subtle
“What could I have if I just did something more than what I’ve done?” Living in the present is not easy. We want things, we want money, we want a family, yet there is still only limited time in a day. Practicing to bring yourself to the
Introverts have the same probability of living content lives as do their extroverted peers. For some, introversion is a strength that can lead to great success. However, if you are an introvert that tries to cram yourself into an extroverted place, the incongruence can lead to negative
After a relationship ends, the world can get quite hazy. Remnants of the relationship continue to last in your mind and heart. The primary focus of this phase after a relationship needs to be regaining your focus. Re-establishing your personal goals and giving yourself time for your
Overcoming an addiction is largely learning how to control the behavior itself. However further recovery consists of changing ineffective interpersonal patterns. This list addresses these commonly overlooked, yet important skills. 1. Listen to others. When dealing with an addictive behavior, it can be difficult to keep yourself
With the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel of Mental Disorders (DSM) about to be released, there is criticism and discussion about the changes that have been made. In the latest version, one of the most discussed changes is that the language for the diagnosis
