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Continue reading →: Recovering is Uncovering
I have picked out some words for Healing the Child Within by Charles L. Whitfield to describe my co-dependent self, borne out of my relationship with my dysfunctional family…false, plans and plots, fearful, envious, critical, idealized, perfectionistic, other-orientated, loves conditionally, hides or denies feelings, rational/logical, childish, pretends always to be strong,…
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Continue reading →: Starting Second Stage Recovery…
Identifying the problem. Today we cite and paraphrase widely from the book Co-Dependence:Healing the Human Condition by Charles Whitfield. I am aware of more recent work on Co-dependency which I will get to in time but I want to start with this book because it is clearly written and…
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Continue reading →: Codependent No More
Melody Beattie is one of America’s most beloved self-help authors and a household name in addiction and recovery circles. She’s back with host Todd Weaver to share her life experience and her ageless wisdom. Source: Melody Beattie; Codependent No More 07/23 by Tremendous Life Radio | Spirituality Podcasts
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Continue reading →: Second Stage Recovery?
Recovery is Discovery Eight years ago, when I had just completed by first two years in recovery from Chronic Alcoholism, I was approached by an elderly, wise woman, who, on hearing of my having completed two years in recovery, suggested that I was now in position to “really…
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Continue reading →: I Am What I Have Been Looking For.
Do you find yourself needing approval from others to feel good about yourself? Yes_____ No_____ Do you agree to do more for others than you can comfortably accomplish? Yes_____ No_____ Are you perfectionistic? Yes_____ No_____ Or do you tend to avoid or ignore responsibilities? Yes_____ No_____ Do you find it…
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Continue reading →: Seeing is Believing
The term Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) describes a disabling preoccupation with perceived defects or flaws in appearance. It can affect both men and women, and makes sufferers excessively self-conscious. They tend to check their appearance repeatedly and try to camouflage or alter the defects they see, often undergoing needless cosmetic…
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Continue reading →: “The Smartest Guy in the Room”
Checked this out again last night and well worth another listen. In the first half hour, in particular, I explain why I think addictive behaviours of all sorts are emotional disorders – how the “spiritual malady” of 12 step recovery can also be seen as an emotional disease. Trying to…
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Continue reading →: The Final Destination Arrives At You
One month ago I was hoping to start EMDR therapy for my PTSD. Unfortunately it has not happened as yet. I spent the whole summer preparing myself to start therapy but it is yet to start. Why? My wife also suffers from PTSD and anxiety disorder. Due to this…
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