Leslie Glass's Blog, page 152
May 20, 2020
The Myth Of Happiness: You Don’t Find It, You Make It
For many years, I was a slave to the myth of happiness. See, I got confused about what happiness is and how it is achieved. It’s not my fault, though. I grew up with fairytales and was brainwashed by the idea that there is a happily ever after. Hell, my grandfather produced Lassie, and my...
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The Myth Of Happiness
For many years, I was a slave to the myth of happiness. See, I got confused about what happiness is and how it is achieved. It’s not my fault, though. I grew up with fairytales and was brainwashed by the idea that there is a happily ever after. Hell, my grandfather produced Lassie, and my...
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May 19, 2020
Sober Curious Benefits To Your Body and Brain
Sober curious benefits go far beyond wondering what you’d feel like not hung over on a workday morning, or not so very reactive when you’re drinking and arguing about politics, relationships, sports, or anything at all. Alcohol brings out the worst in many of us, but you probably already know that. What is sober curious...
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Self Care Ideas For Children From Harvest House And Nami
Self care ideas for children include dos and don’ts for conversations, activities and easing fears during isolation Self care ideas for children in isolation are just as important as self care tips for adults during this time of separation and uncertainty. Cheryl Clunk, Director of Family & Youth Services at Harvest House attended a National...
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May 18, 2020
Coach’s Corner: Breaking The Barrier
Breaking the barrier is the secret of the 11th minute. If you have tried running and quit after just a few minutes because of how awful it felt, I have good news for you. The first 10 minutes are the hardest, and it gets much better after that. Here’s why. Breaking the barrier is getting...
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Introducing The Recovery Wisdom Of Jim Rouches
Lindsey finds recovery wisdom when she interviews the Director Of Program Services at Harvest House Lindsey asks Jim Rouches what’s happening at Harvest House during the Corona Virus, and what Harvest House does that’s different from other organizations like it. Naturally, creativity is required in a time when so many members of vulnerable recovery communities...
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May 17, 2020
What Are Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are extremely addictive tranquilizers that can be lethal Because of their sedative effect, Benzodiazepines ((ben·zo·di·az·e·pine) also known as benzos) can be a gateway drug for painkillers, alcohol and marijuana. They are very dangerous when mixed with alcohol or other drugs. Benzodiazepines are classified as Schedule IV in the Controlled Substances Act. Commonly prescribed benzodiazepines...
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May 16, 2020
How Long Does Addiction Recovery Take
Is there proven path to addiction recovery that everyone should follow? Is addiction treatment the same for alcohol, meth addiction, opioid addiction, gambling addiction, tobacco and vaping addiction as well as food disorders? What kinds of addiction treatments are needed, and how long will it take before lasting recovery can be achieved? Is just stopping...
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Why You Need Patience For Recovery
Patience for recovery is something we don’t talk about much. Having a chronic, progressive, relapsing brain disease (or Substance Use Disorder) sounds pretty serious, and it is. The reality in a nutshell is that a short stay in a rehab, or even a year or so in sober living communities, is not going to insure...
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May 14, 2020
Stress Relief Advice For Covid 19 From The Experts
Stress relief advice is needed now than ever before. Life before Covid 19 was stressful enough. Now, for many, the stressors may seem insurmountable. Will I work again? Will I run into financial trouble? Will I get through this time of isolation and no in-person meetings? We’re also stuck at home, so it’s easy to...
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