You’re Damned if You Do, and Damned if You Don’t
Everything has become so offensive to everyone in the past few years. If you say something slightly off putting to one person, it becomes “racist” “sexist” or some other new “ist” that our world uses as a moral compass.
I, for one, am getting pretty exhausted from watching literally every word I write or say, around mixed company. I am more fearful of offending someone than I am of contacting the COVID virus, at this point.
Recently the beloved Dr. Seuss has been targeted, as has our favorite childhood toy, Mr. Potato Head. Why? Because they don’t fit in the…
Could symptoms like heartburn and chronic pain arise from alcohol use?
I quit drinking 5 years ago. Before that, I never understood that my body was struggling with alcohol use. After I got sober, it was really noticeable how much better I felt. I was shocked to see that some mysterious health problems I was having disappeared when I got sober. I know I’m not alone in this and I also know that alcohol use is only getting wrose.
During the pandemic, alcohol sales went up by 55% in the US. One study showed that 36% of people were binge-drinking, and 7% were engaging in extreme binge-drinking. Given these statistics, it’s…
Can’t You?
Being with a toxic narcissist has taught me valuable lessons about life. I know I have written about my experiences, a lot. In fact, often, I wish I could switch gears and find something funny to write about , or even something that is less traumatic sounding. However, I am still in the healing stages of a long term abusive relationship from the narc I left behind, and I still have hope that others in these kinds of relationship can relate to my words, and hopefully find their own freedom.
My story, sadly, is not uncommon. There are so many…
Addiction in itself is complicated and when coupled with a personality disorder, a far more complex situation exists.
Addiction and personality disorder can be a devastating marriage.
Before anyone in this judgmental society voices an opinion, they should become educated on the facts concerning addiction and personality disorder.
Too much is misunderstood, leading to unnecessary condemnation and not enough empathy.
A personality disorder is a complex and severe mental illness that is characterized by poor interpersonal relationships, mood instability, and unstable self-image and behavior.
Personality disorders usually begin early in childhood or the teenage years and are often ingrained in early adulthood making these disorders very difficult to treat.
Addiction (substance abuse) not…
We all know how important is socialising during childhood and the social distancing has kept children from socialising and making new friends. All this in the short term may result in more youngster suicide, self-harm, bulimia, anorexia, and many other illnesses.
For kids and teenagers, there will be so many consequences of the face masks. They will start feeling often dizzier because of the CO2 intake 4 times higher and they will feel anxious at the times without any reasons.
Have you ever thought about how would You have coped with all this madness of lockdown at age 15 or…
It appears like normal behaviour.
Most of us are raised to value helpfulness, loyalty, kindness, tolerance, perseverance, understanding, and similar.
These virtues are pure treasures of our social lives and make deep friendship, family life, and connection with others, even strangers, possible.
When you are in a cordial relationship, you naturally act more helpful, loyal, and tolerant for their benefit than usual. You have more understanding for your loved ones than for others. That is because you look at them with loving eyes.
Differences between addicted and not addicted relationships
In the relationship dynamic with an addicted person, these healthy and supportive character traits can have an unfavourable effect: They will not…
How to Spot the Red Flags of a Struggling Relationship
Learning through past failed attempts at relationships has taught me so much about what a healthy relationship is built from.
I have been with physical abusers, emotional bullies, control freaks, and narcissists. I have healed, worked through my own bad habits, and dealt with a lot of scars from previous relationship trauma, and am happy to say that I am now in my first HEALTHY relationship, and am in my 50’s.
My fiancé and I are not perfect. Individually we both struggle with our own mental health, our own demons, and our own past shit. Many people would say that…
The Positive Takeaways from an Abusive Relationship
I often write about my previous relationships, my scars, my ongoing anxiety and depression, and the trauma causing P.T.S.D. that I have endured through the past years. I am in a state of constant healing, continual emotional inner battles, and learning all over, to figure out who the hell I am.
I will say this. Recently, I have determined that there is a lot to be grateful for in my life. Being with a narcissistic abuser has given me new skills and gifts that have helped me to become a better, stronger person.
Now, don’t go out searching for a…
Abilify can help in reducing the number of symptoms experienced by schizophrenics.
Disclaimer, I am not a doctor. “Abilify: No More Psychosis, Paranoia, Dramatic Mood Swings, Nor Mean Voices” is the result of independent research and personal experiences.
Schizophrenia is a challenge that influences an individual’s capacity to think, feel, and act erratically.
People can sometimes mistake the symptoms of bipolar disorder for schizophrenia symptoms.
Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are two different chronic mental health disorders.
The specific cause for schizophrenia is not known, yet a mix of hereditary qualities, climate, and modified brain chemistry may contribute.
Schizophrenia is distinguished by thoughts or experiences that seem out…
ON “TAKING A BREAK”
And I feel like I’ve been sucked inside out
Vertigo. Stomach upset. Lightheadedness. And a feeling that I’m stuck in a “damned if I do, damned if I don’t” mode.
I haven't “enjoyed” my usual nightly schooners of wine in four days. I decided that I want to take a break. Note, I didn’t say “quit,” as I only set myself up for failure when I make such pronouncements. I’m hoping some of you understand this.
For once, I was truthful with myself and had to face the unfortunate reality that sucking down enormous quantities of an alcoholic beverage, even one made from grapes…would ultimately be injurious to my…
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