Emotional regulation
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Emotional Sobriety: How Recovery Goes Deeper Than Abstinence
When you think of addiction recovery, you probably think of abstaining from substances—drugs, alcohol, maybe even things like food, gambling, or shopping. But here’s the truth that no one tells you: The real battle doesn’t end with the substance. It’s not just about staying clean. It’s about what comes after, when you’ve cleaned up the…
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Grief and Trauma: On Grieving A Parent Who Hurt You
parental grief and trauma: missing someone who hurt you This is a heavy subject, but it’s one I feel needs to be talked about. If you’ve read my father’s story, you’ll know that I lost my dad to alcoholism when I was only nine years old. That in itself was extremely hard, painful, and traumatizing,…
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How To Regulate Your Nervous System for a Balanced Life
While I was growing up, I never learned how to properly express and convey my emotions. Over a long period of time, this led to extreme regulation and emotional dysfunction. I was constantly on-edge, waiting for the next minor inconvenience to completely ruin my day. Luckily, now I know that I don’t have to live…