The meaning of childhood trauma; Different ways that childhood experiences affect a person leading to alcohol or drug addiction Childhood trauma refers to deeply distressing or disturbing experiences that occur… Read more »
In the present day Mental Health Movement, in which so much content is being made about self help and self improvement, it is very easy for us want to better… Read more »
Take a pause right now and shift your attention to your thoughts. What were you thinking? Was there any commentary on something, or planning for something, or remembering something you… Read more »
Affective attitude refers to an individual’s emotional or affective response towards an object, person, event, or concept. It involves the feelings, emotions, and moods associated with a particular attitude object…. Read more »
12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), are based on a set of spiritual principles that are intended to guide individuals on a path of recovery… Read more »
In psychology, self-talk or brain chatter is the inner dialogue, a language-based internal chatter that we have with ourselves. It’s not uncommon for most of us to keep a running… Read more »
Emotional neglect is an ill-treatment that occurs when a person’s emotional needs are not met by their caregiver, often resulting in feelings of loneliness, emptiness, and low self-worth. Emotional neglect… Read more »
Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) is a set of symptoms that some people experience after they have stopped using drugs or alcohol, typically after the initial withdrawal symptoms have subsided. PAWS… Read more »
Reservation towards recovery refers to the idea that during the recovery process from a particular issue or challenge, an individual may feel hesitant or cautious about fully committing to the… Read more »
High Functioning Addicts There are many reasons why highly successful and effective people may become alcoholics or drug addicts, and it’s important to recognize that addiction can affect anyone, regardless… Read more »
