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Working Backwards from the Emotion Working through an emotional issue is often not easy. There are several strategies that people use, which disguise themselves as success. Some will distract themselves and others will compartmentalize the issue so much that they forget it. The issue is that without fail, the negative
Denial is often misunderstood when working through an addiction. On the surface, breaking through denial is as simple as recognizing that you have a problem. We always hear that you have to admit to yourself that you have a problem. This is undoubtedly an important step on the path to
There is often confusion for people who are dealing with an addiction of whether or not they should participate in a 12-step support group, or if they should participate in therapy. Both have their potential benefits. 12-step support groups can give you a support system, is more likely to be
Bouncing back and forth on a decision of whether or not you should participate in therapy is the most common barrier for anyone considering counseling or therapy. Ambivalence and apprehension tend to prevent people from taking that first, most difficult step of setting up and following through with an initial
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 difficult balance between
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 go unnoticed when
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 is no reason
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 people should socially
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 and not as
“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 present is key