by admin | Nov 26, 2019 | AA, Addiction Freedom, Blogroll, Cravings for a Drink, Events, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety
There is increasing recognition that many addictive behaviors start in childhood, when we search for ways outside of ourselves to soothe our anxieties, sadness and pain. Our She’s on the Way Back support group next Sunday will include a powerful hypnotic...
by admin | Jan 3, 2018 | Addiction Freedom, Addictions, Cravings for a Drink, Events, Moderation, Moderation Management, Recovery, Sobriety, Spirituality and Addictions
On Sunday evenings, I’m offering two innovative recovery support meetings for women The first one, at 5:30 pm, Create New Ways of Thinking to Free Yourself from Addictions with SMART, is based on the SMART Recovery Program. SMART stands for-Self Management for...
by admin | Aug 22, 2014 | AA, Addictions, Detox, Moderation, Recovery, Recovery Centers, Sobriety, Uncategorized
Saying When: How to quit drinking or cut down...
by admin | May 14, 2014 | AA, Addictions, Detox, Health, Moderation, Moderation Management, Nutrition Issues, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
My favorite- 1. MY SENSES ARE HEIGHTENED X1000 Wow I feel everything with a noticeable heightened sensitivity. This includes emotions, muscle pain, sense of smell, hearing, and taste. My nose is so sensitive to smells I am ALWAYS saying “it smells like ___ in...
by admin | Mar 5, 2011 | AA, Addictions, Detox, Journal to Recovery, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
Take a look at a short video by Dr. Marc Kern that compares the life of substance abuse to a carousel. We may have the sensation of going somewhere, but it’s only up and down movement-getting high or a buzz and then going down again into depression and remorse,...
by admin | Mar 3, 2011 | AA, Addictions, Cravings for a Drink, Moderation, Recovery, Uncategorized
While a lot of recovery programs emphasize rational thinking, a new approach similar to a video game focuses on impulses. As with any addiction, like smoking or overeating, we can know all the reasons in the world why we should not be reaching for that cigarette or...
